The tobacco industry doesn't have the appeal it once did. It's been decades since the public became aware of the various health risks of smoking, and cigarettes are a fading habit in many parts of the world.

British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI), or BAT for short, is one of the three prominent public companies in the tobacco space. Like a slowly sinking ship, the stock is down a whopping 38% over the past decade.

So, why list six reasons you should buy it hand over fist? Maybe I like a challenge -- or perhaps the market is missing what the stock can offer. Here are the reasons to scoop up BAT's stock right now.

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