5 Most Valuable Cigarette Companies in the World

3. British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS.L)

Formed in 1902 as a joint venture between the UK’s Imperial Tobacco Company and the American Tobacco Company, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) has since grown into one of the most well-known cigarette companies in the world. With sales of $35,290 million, or £25,760 million, in 2020 and a market cap of $84.83 billion, or £61.81 billion (LSE: BATS), they stand at number three on the list of fifteen of the most valuable cigarette companies in the world.

After their acquisition of Reynolds American Inc. in 2017, they have expanded their low-risk portfolio by including several top brands; British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE: BATS) products include Dunhill and Lucky Strike cigarettes, along with vapor products such as Vuse and Vype. This move towards alternatives to smoking is highlighted in their A Better Tomorrow ideology, which emphasizes highlighting the harmful effects of cigarette smoking and a move towards less risky alternatives.

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