British American Tobacco Plc Profit Margin

British American Tobacco Plc (BTI) currently reports a profit margin of 18.54% as of June 2026. That compares with -41.07% in the prior-year period — up 145.1% year over year. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Use the charts on this page to explore British American Tobacco Plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

British American Tobacco Plc's profit margin increased from -41.07% to 18.54% — a 145.1% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

British American Tobacco Plc's profit margin of 18.54% is higher than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. That is roughly 28.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but British American Tobacco Plc's current 18.54% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.4%) and against BTI's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 18.54%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.4%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for British American Tobacco Plc, and consider following BTI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.