Valuation dashboard for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) with P/E N/A, P/B 2.76, EV/EBITDA 77.85 and dividend yield 0.00%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, primarily focused on the United States market. Its most recognized offering is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The company's diverse product portfolio features a range of beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers, sold under popular brands like Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Angel City, Coney Island, and Concrete Beach.
Analysis Summary
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. reported revenue of $2.09B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 3.7%. Net income reached $108.5M, with a -10.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 44.5%, operating margin 5.4%, net margin -3.5%.
At $195.72 (closing price, October 28, 2026), SAM has negative trailing earnings (P/E not meaningful) and an ROE of -9.81%. Market capitalisation stands at $2.0B.
Balance sheet quality for SAM: current ratio of 1.7. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| Price / Book | 2.76 |
| EV / EBITDA | 77.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $421.03 |
| vs Current Price | +115.1% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAM | The Boston Beer Company, Inc. | $2.0B | 2.76 | -9.8% | |
| FIZZ | National Beverage Corp. | $3.2B | 18.42 | 8.90 | 32.6% |
| COCO | The Vita Coco Company, Inc. | $3.4B | 29.62 | 7.55 | 31.8% |
| CHEF | The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | $4.4B | 51.14 | 6.55 | 15.1% |
| CHA | Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares | $2.2B | 10.56 | 1.72 | 16.8% |
| UNFI | United Natural Foods, Inc. | $2.9B | 35.46 | 1.83 | 5.3% |
| MH | McGraw Hill, Inc. | $2.6B | 29.06 | 3.31 | 12.0% |
Price
| Price | $195.72 (closing price, October 28, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $2.0B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | -9.81% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 11.95% |
| Return on Assets | -5.89% |
| Gross Margin | 44.52% |
| Operating Margin | 5.43% |
| Net Margin | -3.47% |
Related companies: FIZZ · COCO · CHEF · CHA · UNFI · MH
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Alcoholic
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