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BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SAM - US1005571070 - Common Stock

197.55 USD
-0.06 (-0.03%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 5:23:38 PM
197.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/30/2025, 5:23:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

SAM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. SAM is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SAM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SAM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SAM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SAM has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SAM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SAM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSAM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SAM (7.40%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
SAM has a Return On Equity (10.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.93%, SAM is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SAM is below the industry average of 11.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.93%) for SAM is above the 3 year average (8.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.4%
ROE 10.13%
ROIC 10.93%
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)5.95%
ROE(3y)6.63%
ROE(5y)8.26%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
SAM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSAM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.66%, SAM is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SAM has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.96%, SAM is not doing good in the industry: 65.63% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SAM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SAM (47.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SAM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.96%
PM (TTM) 4.66%
GM 47.72%
OM growth 3Y39.49%
OM growth 5Y-8.36%
PM growth 3Y61.25%
PM growth 5Y-19.42%
GM growth 3Y4.62%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
SAM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSAM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SAM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SAM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SAM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SAM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SAM Yearly Shares OutstandingSAM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
SAM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSAM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

SAM has an Altman-Z score of 6.22. This indicates that SAM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.22, SAM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SAM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.22
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC8.75%
SAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.83 indicates that SAM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.83, SAM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SAM has a Quick Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that SAM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SAM's Quick ratio of 1.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SAM outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.43
SAM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSAM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.58% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, SAM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.56% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.13% in the past year.
SAM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.58%
EPS 3Y32.41%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%-20.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.73%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%-11.23%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue Next Year-1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.3%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
SAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.41 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SAM.
SAM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say SAM is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.28, SAM is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SAM.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.35), we can say SAM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.41
Fwd PE 18.28
SAM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSAM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SAM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SAM is valued cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.94
EV/EBITDA 7.47
SAM Per share dataSAM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)9.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SAM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A

NYSE:SAM (12/30/2025, 5:23:38 PM)

After market: 197.55 0 (0%)

197.55

-0.06 (-0.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners93.57%
Inst Owner Change3.13%
Ins Owners10.32%
Ins Owner Change8.1%
Market Cap2.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)92.25M
Analysts53.64
Price Target243.2 (23.11%)
Short Float %12.35%
Short Ratio5.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.93%
Min EPS beat(2)25.12%
Max EPS beat(2)40.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)82.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.29%
Max EPS beat(4)292.05%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1482.66%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)959.93%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)709.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.45%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.66%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.55%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.14%
PT rev (1m)-1.18%
PT rev (3m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.41
Fwd PE 18.28
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 9.94
P/OCF 7.74
P/B 2.31
P/tB 2.69
EV/EBITDA 7.47
EPS(TTM)10.18
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)10.81
Fwd EY5.47%
FCF(TTM)19.88
FCFY10.06%
OCF(TTM)25.53
OCFY12.92%
SpS185.89
BVpS85.46
TBVpS73.48
PEG (NY)9.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number139.91
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.4%
ROE 10.13%
ROCE 15.87%
ROIC 10.93%
ROICexc 14.61%
ROICexgc 17.64%
OM 7.96%
PM (TTM) 4.66%
GM 47.72%
FCFM 10.69%
ROA(3y)4.95%
ROA(5y)5.95%
ROE(3y)6.63%
ROE(5y)8.26%
ROIC(3y)8.12%
ROIC(5y)8.73%
ROICexc(3y)10.19%
ROICexc(5y)10.53%
ROICexgc(3y)12.36%
ROICexgc(5y)13.08%
ROCE(3y)11.79%
ROCE(5y)12.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y51.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y53.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.55%
OM growth 3Y39.49%
OM growth 5Y-8.36%
PM growth 3Y61.25%
PM growth 5Y-19.42%
GM growth 3Y4.62%
GM growth 5Y-2.01%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 66.32%
Cap/Sales 3.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 109.48%
Profit Quality 229.71%
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.43
Altman-Z 6.22
F-Score8
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.25
Cap/Depr(3y)88.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)136.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.31%
Profit Quality(3y)238.48%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.58%
EPS 3Y32.41%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%-20.56%
EPS Next Y2.12%
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
EPS Next 5Y11.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.73%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%-11.23%
Revenue Next Year-1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.37%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.3%
EBIT growth 1Y2.51%
EBIT growth 3Y38.47%
EBIT growth 5Y0.81%
EBIT Next Year61.37%
EBIT Next 3Y22.11%
EBIT Next 5Y18.86%
FCF growth 1Y53.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y15.22%
OCF growth 1Y31.27%
OCF growth 3Y64.13%
OCF growth 5Y6.91%

BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A / SAM FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SAM.


What is the valuation status of BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) stock?

BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A?

The financial health rating of BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SAM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) is expected to grow by 2.12% in the next year.