Altria Group Inc vs STMicroelectronics NV — how do they compare? Altria Group Inc trades at $73.25 (market cap $124.67B), while STMicroelectronics NV trades at $65.4 (market cap $55.80B). The key difference: Altria Group Inc is far larger — about 2.2× STMicroelectronics NV's market cap, and Altria Group Inc pays the higher dividend (5.68%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MO | STM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $124.67B | $55.80B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Financials |
52-Week High | $74.66 | $79.91 |
52-Week Low | $54.72 | $21.20 |
Enterprise Value | $145.75B | $54.01B |
Dividend Yield | 5.68% | 0.58% |
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Altria comprises Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, John Middleton, Helix Innovations, and Philip Morris Capital, although the company plans to wind down Philip Morris Capital by the end of 2022. It holds a 10% interest in the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch InBev. Through its tobacco subsidiaries, Altria holds the leading position in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in the United States and the number-two spot in machine-made cigars. The company's Marlboro brand is the leading cigarette brand in the U.S. with a 43% share in 2020. Altria holds strategic investments in JUUL Labs (35% economic interest) and Cronos (42%).
Read more on MO →A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconductors in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicro is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. STMicro is an especially prominent chip supplier into the industrial and automotive industries.
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