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

USA - NYSE:SAM - US1005571070 - Common Stock

231.6 USD
+11.97 (+5.45%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
231.6 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SAM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SAM was compared to 32 industry peers in the Beverages industry. SAM has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SAM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years SAM had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (6.28%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
SAM has a Return On Equity (8.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SAM (12.54%) is better than 68.75% 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 10.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.54%) for SAM is above the 3 year average (8.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.28%
ROE 8.73%
ROIC 12.54%
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 3.88%, SAM is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SAM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SAM (8.92%) is worse than 65.63% of its industry peers.
SAM's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SAM's Gross Margin of 46.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SAM outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
SAM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.92%
PM (TTM) 3.88%
GM 46.48%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SAM is still creating some value.
SAM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SAM has less shares outstanding
SAM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 6.78. 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 6.78, SAM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% 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 6.78
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC8.65%
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

SAM has a Current Ratio of 1.76. This is a normal value and indicates that SAM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SAM has a better Current ratio (1.76) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
SAM has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that SAM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.25, SAM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.25
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 impressive 47.64% 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.
SAM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.46%.
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)47.64%
EPS 3Y32.41%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%24.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.73%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%1.53%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EPS Next 5Y12.69%
Revenue Next Year-1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%

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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.53, the valuation of SAM can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SAM is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SAM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say SAM is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.39, SAM is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SAM is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.92. SAM is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.53
Fwd PE 21.39
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SAM indicates a rather cheap valuation: SAM is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies listed 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 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.37
EV/EBITDA 8.4
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)55.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SAM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BOSTON BEER COMPANY INC-A

NYSE:SAM (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 231.6 0 (0%)

231.6

+11.97 (+5.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryBeverages
Earnings (Last)10-16 2025-10-16/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners89.44%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners9.86%
Ins Owner Change5.85%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)79.60M
Analysts66.32
Price Target244.44 (5.54%)
Short Float %13.28%
Short Ratio4.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)166.39%
Min EPS beat(2)40.74%
Max EPS beat(2)292.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)77.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.29%
Max EPS beat(4)292.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1478.24%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)955.45%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)698.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.45%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.41%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.03%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.53
Fwd PE 21.39
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 11.37
P/OCF 8.81
P/B 2.76
P/tB 3.22
EV/EBITDA 8.4
EPS(TTM)11.28
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)10.83
Fwd EY4.68%
FCF(TTM)20.37
FCFY8.8%
OCF(TTM)26.28
OCFY11.35%
SpS188.21
BVpS83.78
TBVpS72.01
PEG (NY)55.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number145.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.28%
ROE 8.73%
ROCE 18.21%
ROIC 12.54%
ROICexc 15.91%
ROICexgc 18.99%
OM 8.92%
PM (TTM) 3.88%
GM 46.48%
FCFM 10.82%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 69.8%
Cap/Sales 3.14%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 104.11%
Profit Quality 278.7%
Current Ratio 1.76
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 6.78
F-Score7
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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)47.64%
EPS 3Y32.41%
EPS 5Y-0.56%
EPS Q2Q%24.15%
EPS Next Y0.37%
EPS Next 2Y9.08%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EPS Next 5Y12.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.73%
Revenue growth 5Y10%
Sales Q2Q%1.53%
Revenue Next Year-1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y0.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%
EBIT growth 1Y25.8%
EBIT growth 3Y38.47%
EBIT growth 5Y0.81%
EBIT Next Year61.36%
EBIT Next 3Y24.51%
EBIT Next 5Y19.92%
FCF growth 1Y111.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y15.22%
OCF growth 1Y59.44%
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 0.37% in the next year.