SAM
Boston Beer Company Inc
NYSE: SAM · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS
$188.54
+2.26% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$1.85B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.95x
EPS (TTM)
$-6.15
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$167 – $264
Volume
0.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
52
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C7.0
Quality
B+3.5
Profitability
D7.0
Valuation
B+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.0
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$230.39
+22.20%
12-Month target
$280.34
+48.69%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$336.22
Margin of safety
+25.40%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy12 Hold2 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.97 — safe zone
+ 25.40% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.05x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at -3.15%
- Negative free cash flow $-32.76M
- Revenue declining -4.40% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.09B | $2.01B | $2.01B | $2.09B | $1.95B |
| Net income | $67.26M | $76.25M | $59.70M | $108.47M | $-145.26M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-6.15 |
| Free cash flow | $109.36M | $201.06M | $172.62M | $215.59M | $-32.76M |
| Profit margin | 3.22% | 3.80% | 2.97% | 5.20% | -3.15% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Boston Beer Company Inc trades at $188.54. Our Smart Value Score of 52/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.97, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.95B. with profit margins at -3.15%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $336.22.
Frequently asked questions
What is Boston Beer Company Inc's stock price?
Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) trades at $188.54, on a P/S of 0.9x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Boston Beer Company Inc overvalued?
Boston Beer Company Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 52/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $336.22 versus the $188.54 price, a 25.4% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $230.39, about 22.2% above the current $188.54. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $336.22, a +25.4% margin of safety versus today's $188.54. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Boston Beer Company Inc's revenue?
Boston Beer Company Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.95B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Boston Beer Company Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.97, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryBEVERAGES - BREWERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.95x
ROE-7.75%
Beta0.88
50D MA$218.61
200D MA$216.34
Shares out0.01B
Float0.01B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.3M
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