SAM Relative Valuation
SAM's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, SAM is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 1.06 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 102.61. The fair price of Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) is between 187.22 to 584.63 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
187.22-584.63
Current Price:204.50
Fair
19.07
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
8.14
EV/EBITDA
Boston Beer Company Inc. (SAM) has a current EV/EBITDA of 8.14. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 20.56. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -25.30, Undervalued between -25.30 and -2.37, Fairly Valued between 43.48 and -2.37, Overvalued between 43.48 and 66.41, and Strongly Overvalued above 66.41. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 8.14 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
13.11
EV/EBIT
Boston Beer Company Inc. (SAM) has a current EV/EBIT of 13.11. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 61.70. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -293.66, Undervalued between -293.66 and -115.98, Fairly Valued between 239.38 and -115.98, Overvalued between 239.38 and 417.07, and Strongly Overvalued above 417.07. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 13.11 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
1.06
PS
Boston Beer Company Inc. (SAM) has a current PS of 1.06. The 5-year average PS is 2.31. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -0.26, Undervalued between -0.26 and 1.02, Fairly Valued between 3.59 and 1.02, Overvalued between 3.59 and 4.87, and Strongly Overvalued above 4.87. The current Forward PS of 1.06 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
13.34
P/OCF
Boston Beer Company Inc. (SAM) has a current P/OCF of 13.34. The 5-year average P/OCF is 35.30. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -108.18, Undervalued between -108.18 and -36.44, Fairly Valued between 107.03 and -36.44, Overvalued between 107.03 and 178.77, and Strongly Overvalued above 178.77. The current Forward P/OCF of 13.34 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
17.50
P/FCF
Boston Beer Company Inc. (SAM) has a current P/FCF of 17.50. The 5-year average P/FCF is 37.17. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below -121.73, Undervalued between -121.73 and -42.28, Fairly Valued between 116.62 and -42.28, Overvalued between 116.62 and 196.06, and Strongly Overvalued above 196.06. The current Forward P/FCF of 17.50 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 2.30. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 3.28 , the current P/B ratio is approximately -29.85% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 4.82, the current P/B ratio is about -52.32% higher. Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 10.17%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 5.62%, the current FCF yield is approximately 80.84% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 3.35% , the current FCF yield is about 203.80% lower.
2.30
P/B
Median3y
3.28
Median5y
4.82
10.17
FCF Yield
Median3y
5.62
Median5y
3.35
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for SAM's competitors is 0.64, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Boston Beer Company Inc Corp (SAM) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.06, which is 65.13% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -11.23%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of SAM decreased by 18.42% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in Margin Expansion from 5.54 to 8.59.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed -11.23%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of SAM in the past 1 year is driven by Margin Expansion. Which is more sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PS ratio of 1.06 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 102.61. The fair price of Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) is between 187.22 to 584.63 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) fair value?
SAM's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) is between 187.22 to 584.63 according to relative valuation methord.
How does SAM's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for SAM's competitors is 0.64, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Boston Beer Company Inc Corp (SAM) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.06, which is 65.13% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of -11.23%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) has a P/B ratio of 2.30. This indicates that the market values SAM at 2.30 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) has a FCF Yield of 10.17%. This means that for every dollar of Boston Beer Company Inc’s market capitalization, the company generates 10.17 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.07. This means the market is willing to pay $19.07 for every dollar of Boston Beer Company Inc’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) as of Jan 08 2026?
As of Jan 08 2026, Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM) has a Forward P/S ratio of 1.06. This means the market is valuing SAM at $1.06 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.