The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) — Stock Score Summary

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Boston Beer has struggled to find its next growth engine post-Truly seltzer craze. It lacks the predictable, long-term reinvestment runway of a high-conviction consumer compounder.

The Boston Beer Company produces and markets a diverse portfolio of alcoholic beverages, including craft beer (Samuel Adams), hard seltzer (Truly), and cider (Angry Orchard). As a leading independent craft brewer and innovator, the company possesses strong brand equity and a proven ability to diversify into high-growth ready-to-drink categories. It leverages a strong distribution network and aggressive marketing to maintain its competitive stance.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$174.99
Market Cap$1.9B
P/E (Forward)14.53
Price/Book2.41
Return on Equity-7.7%
Return on Invested Capital16.1%
Debt/Equity5.09
Gross Margin48.7%
Operating Margin5.0%
Revenue Growth-4.4%
Free Cash Flow$371M

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. operates in the Beverages - Brewers industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boston Beer Company, Inc.’s (SAM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (51), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Boston Beer Company, Inc. have an economic moat?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Boston Beer Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Boston Beer Company, Inc. in?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Brewers industry (United States).
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