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

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

202.07 USD
+4.2 (+2.12%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
202.07 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall SAM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SAM against 33 industry peers in the Beverages industry. While SAM has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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.
In the past 5 years SAM has always 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.40%, SAM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.13%, SAM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SAM (10.93%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
SAM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.12%. This is below the industry average of 11.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.12%) for SAM is below the current ROIC(10.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

SAM has a Profit Margin (4.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SAM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SAM has a worse Operating Margin (7.96%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SAM has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 47.72%, SAM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SAM has declined.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SAM 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

SAM has an Altman-Z score of 6.31. 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 6.31, SAM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for SAM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.31
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC8.8%
SAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
SAM has a better Current ratio (1.83) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.43 indicates that SAM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.43, SAM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
Measured over the past years, SAM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.00% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, SAM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.86% on average per year.
SAM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.30% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
SAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.85 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SAM.
SAM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say SAM is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.69 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SAM.
SAM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
SAM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.85
Fwd PE 18.69
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 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SAM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SAM is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.17
EV/EBITDA 7.66
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 SAM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)9.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SAM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A

NYSE:SAM (1/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 202.07 0 (0%)

202.07

+4.2 (+2.12%)

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 Owners93.79%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.32%
Ins Owner Change8.1%
Market Cap2.15B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)92.25M
Analysts53.64
Price Target243.2 (20.35%)
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)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-32.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.85
Fwd PE 18.69
P/S 1.09
P/FCF 10.17
P/OCF 7.92
P/B 2.36
P/tB 2.75
EV/EBITDA 7.66
EPS(TTM)10.18
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)10.81
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)19.88
FCFY9.84%
OCF(TTM)25.53
OCFY12.63%
SpS185.89
BVpS85.46
TBVpS73.48
PEG (NY)9.37
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 6.31
F-Score8
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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 for 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.


Can you provide the financial health for SAM stock?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (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.