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Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Boston Beer Company Inc stock (SAM) is currently trading at $224.27. Boston Beer Company Inc PE ratio is 22.57. Boston Beer Company Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.21. Analyst consensus price target for SAM is $237.44. WallStSmart rates SAM as Hold.

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SAM

Boston Beer Company Inc

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$224.27
$7.69 (3.55%)
52W$185.34
$260.00
Target$237.44+5.9%

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SAM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)

Margin of Safety
+45.8%
Strong Buy Zone
SAM Fair Value
$462.85
Graham Formula
Current Price
$224.27
$238.58 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $462.85
Overvalued
Price $224.27
Graham IV $462.85
Analyst $237.44

SAM trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $462.85, offering a 46% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

59
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6910/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

EPS GrowthGrowth
48.60%10/10

Earnings per share surging 48.60% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
92.01%10/10

92.01% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/SalesValuation
1.218/10

Paying $1.21 for every $1 of annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$2.38B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
1.211
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.092
Undervalued

Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-8.42%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-4.10%0/10

Revenue declining -4.10%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
5.52%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Return on EquityProfitability
12.30%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Price/BookValuation
2.756/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.69), Price/Sales (1.21) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 48.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.75) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -4.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.30%, Operating Margin at -8.42%, Profit Margin at 5.52%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.30% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -4.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

SAM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

SAM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.21x trades 28% below its historical average of 1.69x (28th percentile). The current valuation is 67% below its historical high of 3.62x set in Nov 2013, and 152% above its historical low of 0.48x in Mar 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEBEVERAGES - BREWERS

The Big Picture

Boston Beer Company Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.0B with 4% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 22M in free cash flow and 40M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Boston Beer Company Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Boston Beer Company Inc.

Bottom Line

Boston Beer Company Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Boston Beer Company Inc(SAM)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

BEVERAGES - BREWERS

Country

USA

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcoholic beverages primarily in the United States. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.