Is SAM a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 48.1/100. It is ranked #513 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 62/100, Momentum 46/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for SAM?

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 48.1 ranks it #513 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is SAM in?

BOSTON BEER CO INC operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Beer & Liquor industry) with a market cap of $2.45 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does SAM pay a dividend?

SAM does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is SAM's P/E ratio?

SAM has a trailing P/E ratio of 15.92x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is SAM?

SAM's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 48.8%. ROE: 19.4% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is SAM valued compared to peers?

SAM's value factor score is 62/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 15.9x, EV/EBITDA 10.7x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is SAM's debt level?

SAM's debt-to-equity ratio is 41%. Sector average: 72%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

SAM has a beta of 0.34, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 77/100.

Does SAM have high short interest?

SAM's short interest factor score is 9/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

SAM Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 48.1/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
SAM	-1.09%	+6.80%	+10.07%	+31.81%	+5.86%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.03%	+3.20%	+9.74%	+32.18%	-23.66%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.20%	+6.22%	+13.98%	+25.78%	+2.05%	-	-	-

Metric	SAM	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	15.9x	-52%
EV/EBITDA	10.7x	+54%
Price / Book	3.1x	+78%

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
SAM BOSTON BEER CO INC	48	50	62	46	15.9x	19.4%	48.8%	7.4%	-7.2%	41.0x	$2.5B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	6.5%	-	-	-	-	-	6.5%	6.8%	10.8%	11.9%	11.5%
ROE %	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
ROIC %	29.7%	13.5%	6.6%	7.3%	6.7%	0.6%	24.3%	16.4%	26.0%	25.5%	30.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

6.5%

6.8%

10.8%

11.9%

11.5%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

29.7%

13.5%

6.6%

7.3%

6.7%

0.6%

24.3%

16.4%

26.0%

25.5%

30.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$2.2B	$2.0B	$2.0B	$2.0B	$2.1B	$2.1B	$1.7B	$1.2B	$996M	$863M	$906M	$960M
	—	$1.0B	$1.1B	$1.2B	$1.2B	$1.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.1B	$953M	$894M	$852M	$862M	$798M	$814M	$614M	$512M	$450M	$460M	$502M
Gross Margin	48.8%	48.5%	44.4%	42.4%	41.2%	38.8%	46.9%	49.1%	51.4%	52.1%	50.7%	52.3%
	—	—	—	—	—	—	$66M	$56M	$52M	$51M	$50M	$43M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$808M	$818M	$752M	$771M	$790M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$224M	$145M	$76M	$100M	$91M	$8M	$244M	$145M	$116M	$116M	$138M	$156M
EBIT	$176M	$145M	$76M	$100M	$91M	$8M	$244M	$145M	$116M	$116M	$138M	$156M
EBITDA	$246M	$145M	$76M	$100M	$91M	$8M	$310M	$200M	$52M	$167M	$187M	$198M
Operating Margin	10.1%	7.4%	3.8%	5.0%	4.3%	0.4%	14.1%	11.6%	11.6%	13.4%	15.2%	16.3%
EBITDA Margin	11.3%	7.4%	3.8%	5.0%	4.3%	0.4%	17.9%	16.0%	5.2%	19.3%	20.6%	20.6%
	—	$153M	$88M	$110M	$91M	$7M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$45M	$28M	$33M	$24M	-$8M	$52M	$34M	$24M	$17M	$50M	$57M
	$165M	$108M	$60M	$76M	$67M	$15M	$192M	$110M	$93M	$99M	$87M	$98M
Net Margin	7.4%	5.5%	3.0%	3.8%	3.2%	0.7%	11.1%	8.8%	9.3%	11.5%	9.6%	10.3%
	$9.90	$9.90	$5.07	$6.23	$5.46	$1.19	$47.19	$9.26	$23.70	$24.54	$6.93	$7.46
Diluted EPS	$9.90	$9.89	$5.06	$6.21	$5.44	$1.17	$47.19	$9.26	$23.70	$24.54	$6.93	$7.46
Weighted Avg Basic	—	11M	12M	12M	12M	12M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	11M	12M	12M	12M	12M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$2.2B

$2.0B

$2.1B

$1.7B

$1.2B

$996M

$863M

$906M

$960M

—

$1.0B

$1.1B

$1.2B

$1.3B

—

$1.1B

$953M

$894M

$852M

$862M

$798M

$814M

$614M

$512M

$450M

$460M

$502M

Gross Margin

48.8%

48.5%

44.4%

42.4%

41.2%

38.8%

46.9%

49.1%

51.4%

52.1%

50.7%

52.3%

—

$66M

$56M

$52M

$51M

$50M

$43M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$808M

$818M

$752M

$771M

$790M

—

$224M

$145M

$76M

$100M

$91M

$8M

$244M

$145M

$116M

$138M

$156M

EBIT

$176M

$145M

$76M

$100M

$91M

$8M

$244M

$145M

$116M

$138M

$156M

EBITDA

$246M

$145M

$76M

$100M

$91M

$8M

$310M

$200M

$52M

$167M

$187M

$198M

Operating Margin

10.1%

7.4%

3.8%

5.0%

4.3%

0.4%

14.1%

11.6%

13.4%

15.2%

16.3%

EBITDA Margin

11.3%

7.4%

3.8%

5.0%

4.3%

0.4%

17.9%

16.0%

5.2%

19.3%

20.6%

—

$153M

$88M

$110M

$91M

$7M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$45M

$28M

$33M

$24M

-$8M

$52M

$34M

$24M

$17M

$50M

$57M

$165M

$108M

$60M

$76M

$67M

$15M

$192M

$110M

$93M

$99M

$87M

$98M

Net Margin

7.4%

5.5%

3.0%

3.8%

3.2%

0.7%

11.1%

8.8%

9.3%

11.5%

9.6%

10.3%

$9.90

$5.07

$6.23

$5.46

$1.19

$47.19

$9.26

$23.70

$24.54

$6.93

$7.46

Diluted EPS

$9.90

$9.89

$5.06

$6.21

$5.44

$1.17

$47.19

$9.26

$23.70

$24.54

$6.93

$7.46

Weighted Avg Basic

—

11M

12M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

11M

12M

—

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does BOSTON BEER CO INC Do?

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. The company's flagship beer is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. It offers various beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers under the Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Angel City, Coney Island, Concrete Beach brand names. The company markets and sells its products to a network of approximately 400 wholesalers in the United States, as well as international wholesalers, importers, or other agencies that in turn sell to retailers, such as grocery stores, club stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars, restaurants, stadiums, and other retail outlets. It also sells in products in Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, the Pacific Rim, Mexico, and Central and South America. The Boston Beer Company, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Beer & Liquor industry. The company is led by CEO David A. Burwick and employs approximately 2,680 people, headquartered in BOSTON, Massachusetts. With a market capitalization of $2.5B, SAM is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, BOSTON BEER CO INC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.1/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SAM ranks #513 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, BOSTON BEER CO INC ranks #17 of 180 stocks, placing it in the top 10% of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

SAM Stock Price and 52-Week Range

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) currently trades at $257.21. The stock lost $2.84 (1.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for SAM is $260.00, which means the stock is currently trading -1.1% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $185.34, putting the stock 38.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 140K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is SAM Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) carries a value factor score of 62/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 15.92x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 52%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.09x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.20x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, SAM trades at 10.66x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector. The EV/EBIT multiple is 14.86x.

Overall, SAM's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

BOSTON BEER CO INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 19.4%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 13.8% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, BOSTON BEER CO INC reports gross margins of 48.8%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 10.1% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 7.4%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at -7.2% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

SAM Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

BOSTON BEER CO INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 1.65x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $0. Cash and equivalents stand at $250M.

SAM has a beta of 0.34, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for BOSTON BEER CO INC is 77/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

BOSTON BEER CO INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, BOSTON BEER CO INC reported revenue of $2.18B and earnings per share (EPS) of $9.90. Net income for the quarter was $165M. Gross margin was 48.8%. Operating income came in at $224M.

In FY 2025, BOSTON BEER CO INC reported revenue of $1.96B and earnings per share (EPS) of $9.90. Net income for the quarter was $108M. Gross margin was 48.5%. Revenue grew -2.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $145M.

In Q3 2025, BOSTON BEER CO INC reported revenue of $537M and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.25. Net income for the quarter was $46M. Gross margin was 50.8%. Revenue grew -11.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $62M.

In Q2 2025, BOSTON BEER CO INC reported revenue of $588M and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.45. Net income for the quarter was $60M. Gross margin was 49.8%. Revenue grew 1.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $82M.

Over the past 8 quarters, BOSTON BEER CO INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $579M to $2.18B. Investors analyzing SAM stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

SAM Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Beer & Liquor industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

SAM Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) has a momentum factor score of 46/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 36/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 9/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

SAM vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) ranks #17 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places SAM in the top decile of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing SAM against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SAM vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how BOSTON BEER CO INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

SAM Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy SAM? — Investment Thesis Summary

BOSTON BEER CO INC presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 62/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 77/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, BOSTON BEER CO INC (SAM) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.1/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SAM stock.

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