The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is in the Consumer Defensive sector and Beverages - Alcoholic industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 38/100.
Quick answer for SAM
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 38/100. The stored market price is $172.55. Its financial score is 41/100. Its valuation score is 22/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What The Boston Beer Company, Inc. does
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, primarily focused on the United States market. Its most recognized offering is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The company's diverse product portfolio features a range of beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers, sold under popular brands like Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Angel City, Coney Island, and Concrete Beach. Domestically, Boston Beer distributes its products to approximately 400 wholesalers, while internationally, it leverages a network of wholesalers, importers, and agencies. These partners subsequently supply a wide variety of retail establishments, including grocery stores, club stores, convenience stores, liquor outlets, bars, restaurants, and stadiums. The company's global footprint also extends to Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, th
SAM financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 38/100
- Current price:
- $172.55
- Market capitalization:
- $1.80B
- Revenue:
- $2.09B
- Net income:
- $-70.1M
- Free cash flow:
- $215.6M
- Cash:
- $265.5M
- Total debt:
- $31.6M
- EPS:
- 9.90
- P/E ratio:
- 17.4x
- Financial score:
- 41/100
- Valuation score:
- 22/100
- Revenue score:
- 13/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $215.6M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $265.5M of cash versus $31.6M of total debt, leaving more cash than debt.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 22/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 41/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research SAM
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
Learn how to analyze a stock · Read the Wall Street Score methodology · Browse other stocks
Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.