Do analysts prefer HPCO or XXII?

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hempacco 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 22nd Century Group 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

Do analysts prefer MO or XXII?

Altria Group presently has a consensus target price of $70.11, indicating a potential upside of 1.81%. Given Altria Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Altria Group is more favorable than 22nd Century Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Altria Group 2 Sell rating(s) 5 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.25 22nd Century Group 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BTI or XXII?

British American Tobacco has higher revenue and earnings than 22nd Century Group. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio British American Tobacco $33.77B 3.35 $10.24B N/A N/A 22nd Century Group $17.59M 0.07 -$5.05M -$434.84 N/A

Do analysts prefer XXII or RLX?

RLX Technology has a consensus target price of $2.50, suggesting a potential upside of 45.77%. Given RLX Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RLX Technology is more favorable than 22nd Century Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score 22nd Century Group 1 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.00 RLX Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00

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XXII vs. HPCO, PM, MO, BTI, and RLX

Should you buy 22nd Century Group stock or one of its competitors? 22nd Century Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Hempacco (HPCO), Philip Morris International (PM), Altria Group (MO), British American Tobacco (BTI), and RLX Technology (RLX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "tobacco" industry.

How does 22nd Century Group compare to Hempacco?

Hempacco (NASDAQ:HPCO) and 22nd Century Group (NASDAQ:XXII) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Hempacco's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled 22nd Century Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Hempacco	Neutral
22nd Century Group	Neutral

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hempacco	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
22nd Century Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

7.6% of Hempacco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.1% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by institutional investors. 44.8% of Hempacco shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

22nd Century Group has higher revenue and earnings than Hempacco. 22nd Century Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hempacco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hempacco	$4.05M	0.00	-$13.13M	-$2.30	N/A
22nd Century Group	$17.59M	0.07	-$5.05M	-$434.84	N/A

Hempacco has a beta of 2.77, suggesting that its stock price is 177% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 22nd Century Group has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Hempacco has a net margin of 0.00% compared to 22nd Century Group's net margin of -27.04%. Hempacco's return on equity of 0.00% beat 22nd Century Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hempacco	N/A	N/A	N/A
22nd Century Group	-27.04%	-69.37%	-44.30%

Summary

Hempacco beats 22nd Century Group on 7 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 22nd Century Group compare to Philip Morris International?

Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) and 22nd Century Group (NASDAQ:XXII) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and profitability.

Philip Morris International presently has a consensus target price of $207.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.60%. Given Philip Morris International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Philip Morris International is more favorable than 22nd Century Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Philip Morris International	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
22nd Century Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

In the previous week, Philip Morris International had 24 more articles in the media than 22nd Century Group. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Philip Morris International and 0 mentions for 22nd Century Group. Philip Morris International's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat 22nd Century Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Philip Morris International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Philip Morris International	Positive
22nd Century Group	Neutral

Philip Morris International has a beta of 0.37, meaning that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 22nd Century Group has a beta of 0.6, meaning that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Philip Morris International has higher revenue and earnings than 22nd Century Group. 22nd Century Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Philip Morris International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Philip Morris International	$93.86B	3.17	$11.35B	$6.96	27.39
22nd Century Group	$17.59M	0.07	-$5.05M	-$434.84	N/A

Philip Morris International has a net margin of 11.06% compared to 22nd Century Group's net margin of -27.04%. 22nd Century Group's return on equity of -69.37% beat Philip Morris International's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Philip Morris International	11.06%	-163.41%	18.51%
22nd Century Group	-27.04%	-69.37%	-44.30%

78.6% of Philip Morris International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.1% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Philip Morris International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Philip Morris International beats 22nd Century Group on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 22nd Century Group compare to Altria Group?

Altria Group (NYSE:MO) and 22nd Century Group (NASDAQ:XXII) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Altria Group had 14 more articles in the media than 22nd Century Group. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Altria Group and 0 mentions for 22nd Century Group. Altria Group's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat 22nd Century Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Altria Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Altria Group	Positive
22nd Century Group	Neutral

Altria Group has higher revenue and earnings than 22nd Century Group. 22nd Century Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Altria Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Altria Group	$23.28B	4.94	$6.95B	$4.74	14.53
22nd Century Group	$17.59M	0.07	-$5.05M	-$434.84	N/A

57.4% of Altria Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.1% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Altria Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Altria Group has a net margin of 33.99% compared to 22nd Century Group's net margin of -27.04%. 22nd Century Group's return on equity of -69.37% beat Altria Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Altria Group	33.99%	-315.29%	27.02%
22nd Century Group	-27.04%	-69.37%	-44.30%

Altria Group has a beta of 0.45, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 22nd Century Group has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

Altria Group presently has a consensus target price of $70.11, indicating a potential upside of 1.81%. Given Altria Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Altria Group is more favorable than 22nd Century Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Altria Group	2 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
22nd Century Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

Summary

Altria Group beats 22nd Century Group on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 22nd Century Group compare to British American Tobacco?

British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) and 22nd Century Group (NASDAQ:XXII) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

16.2% of British American Tobacco shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.1% of 22nd Century Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of British American Tobacco shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of 22nd Century Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

British American Tobacco presently has a consensus target price of $68.10, indicating a potential upside of 22.14%. Given British American Tobacco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe British American Tobacco is more favorable than 22nd Century Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
British American Tobacco	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.71
22nd Century Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00

British American Tobacco has a net margin of 0.00% compared to 22nd Century Group's net margin of -27.04%. British American Tobacco's return on equity of 0.00% beat 22nd Century Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
British American Tobacco	N/A	N/A	N/A
22nd Century Group	-27.04%	-69.37%	-44.30%

British American Tobacco has a beta of 0.3, indicating that its share price is 70% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, 22nd Century Group has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, British American Tobacco had 3 more articles in the media than 22nd Century Group. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for British American Tobacco and 0 mentions for 22nd Century Group. British American Tobacco's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat 22nd Century Group's score of 0.00 indicating that British American Tobacco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
British American Tobacco	Positive
22nd Century Group	Neutral

British American Tobacco has higher revenue and earnings than 22nd Century Group.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
British American Tobacco	$33.77B	3.35	$10.24B	N/A	N/A
22nd Century Group	$17.59M	0.07	-$5.05M	-$434.84	N/A

Summary

British American Tobacco beats 22nd Century Group on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does 22nd Century Group compare to RLX Technology?

22nd Century Group (NASDAQ:XXII) and RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

22nd Century Group has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RLX Technology has a beta of 1.16, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

RLX Technology has a net margin of 20.24% compared to 22nd Century Group's net margin of -27.04%. RLX Technology's return on equity of 6.20% beat 22nd Century Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
22nd Century Group	-27.04%	-69.37%	-44.30%
RLX Technology	20.24%	6.20%	5.65%

RLX Technology has higher revenue and earnings than 22nd Century Group. 22nd Century Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RLX Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
22nd Century Group	$17.59M	0.07	-$5.05M	-$434.84	N/A
RLX Technology	$566.11M	4.69	$131.83M	$0.10	17.15

RLX Technology has a consensus target price of $2.50, suggesting a potential upside of 45.77%. Given RLX Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe RLX Technology is more favorable than 22nd Century Group.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
22nd Century Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.00
RLX Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

18.1% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.7% of RLX Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of 22nd Century Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 53.4% of RLX Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, RLX Technology had 6 more articles in the media than 22nd Century Group. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for RLX Technology and 0 mentions for 22nd Century Group. RLX Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat 22nd Century Group's score of 0.00 indicating that RLX Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
22nd Century Group	Neutral
RLX Technology	Neutral

Summary

RLX Technology beats 22nd Century Group on 15 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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XXII vs. The Competition

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Metric	22nd Century Group	Tobacco Industry	Consumer Staples Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.22M	$45.35B	$15.57B	$13.10B
Dividend Yield	N/A	4.90%	3.27%	13.00%
P/E Ratio	-0.01	11.69	14.16	25.69
Price / Sales	0.07	31.14	262,279.75	85.88
Price / Cash	N/A	12.95	56.77	52.02
Price / Book	0.00	1.82	4.22	6.32
Net Income	-$5.05M	$1.46B	$837.18M	$359.73M
7 Day Performance	36.05%	1.62%	-0.96%	1.35%
1 Month Performance	-37.77%	-5.27%	-2.46%	-3.68%
1 Year Performance	-99.51%	-13.76%	10.04%	5.56%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
XXII 22nd Century Group	0.2002 of 5 stars	$2.34 +29.3%	N/A	-99.6%	$1.22M	$17.59M	N/A	32	High Trading Volume
HPCO Hempacco	N/A	$0.00 flat	N/A	-75.0%	$1K	$4.05M	N/A	10
PM Philip Morris International	4.1434 of 5 stars	$194.02 -0.4%	$205.89 +6.1%	+17.3%	$302.40B	$42.55B	27.88	84,900	Dividend Increase Analyst Forecast
MO Altria Group	3.2756 of 5 stars	$69.76 -1.2%	$70.11 +0.5%	+7.7%	$116.47B	$20.44B	14.72	5,900
BTI British American Tobacco	4.5495 of 5 stars	$56.49 -1.4%	$68.10 +20.5%	+3.4%	$114.68B	$33.77B	N/A	47,797

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XXII vs. HPCO, PM, MO, BTI, and RLX

How does 22nd Century Group compare to Hempacco?

Does the media favor HPCO or XXII?

Do analysts prefer HPCO or XXII?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HPCO or XXII?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, HPCO or XXII?

Which has more volatility and risk, HPCO or XXII?

Is HPCO or XXII more profitable?

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How does 22nd Century Group compare to Philip Morris International?

Do analysts rate PM or XXII?

Does the media refer more to PM or XXII?

Which has more volatility & risk, PM or XXII?

Which has better valuation and earnings, PM or XXII?

Is PM or XXII more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in PM or XXII?

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How does 22nd Century Group compare to Altria Group?

Does the media refer more to MO or XXII?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MO or XXII?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in MO or XXII?

Is MO or XXII more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, MO or XXII?

Do analysts prefer MO or XXII?

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How does 22nd Century Group compare to British American Tobacco?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BTI or XXII?

Do analysts recommend BTI or XXII?

Is BTI or XXII more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, BTI or XXII?

Does the media favor BTI or XXII?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, BTI or XXII?

Summary

How does 22nd Century Group compare to RLX Technology?

Which has more volatility and risk, XXII or RLX?

Is XXII or RLX more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, XXII or RLX?

Do analysts prefer XXII or RLX?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of XXII or RLX?

Does the media favor XXII or RLX?

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