BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A (SAM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SAM - US1005571070 - Common Stock
208.33 USD
-0.93 (-0.44%)
Taking everything into account, SAM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SAM was compared to 33 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SAM was profitable.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.40%, SAM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of SAM (10.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.93%, SAM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.61% 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 11.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.12%) for SAM is below the current ROIC(10.93%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
SAM has a Profit Margin of 4.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SAM outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
SAM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 7.96%, SAM is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SAM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SAM has a Gross Margin (47.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SAM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
SAM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SAM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.44 indicates that SAM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.44, 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC8.78%
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.43, SAM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.43 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SAM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.58%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.56% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SAM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.13% in the last 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
SAM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.86% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.46, SAM is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SAM is on the same level as its industry peers.
SAM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.27 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SAM.
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 (23.70), we can say SAM is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SAM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SAM is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SAM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SAM is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
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)9.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.99%
EPS Next 3Y11.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SAM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:SAM (1/9/2026, 1:09:14 PM)
208.33
-0.93 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.79%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners10.32%
Ins Owner Change8.1%
Market Cap2.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)92.25M
Analysts53.64
Price Target243.2 (16.74%)
Short Float %12.35%
Short Ratio5.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
EPS(TTM)10.18
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)10.81
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)19.88
FCFY9.54%
OCF(TTM)25.53
OCFY12.25%
SpS185.89
BVpS85.46
TBVpS73.48
PEG (NY)9.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number139.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.44 |
F-Score8
WACC8.78%
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.