Boston Beer CoMEX:SAM +8.84%69 Buyback Yield % is 8.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,262.01 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 59 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 94.92% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Boston Beer Co Buyback Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 6.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #3 out of 59 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Buyback Yield % of 8.83 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 6.19. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Boston Beer Co's value of 8.83 is 44050% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #3 out of 59 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boston Beer Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Buyback Yield % compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #3 out of 59 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Boston Beer Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Boston Beer Co's value of 8.83 is 44050% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Boston Beer Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.02, based on 59 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Buyback Yield % of 8.83 is 44050% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Buyback Yield % is 8.83, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boston Beer Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,262.01, compared to a current price of MXN3,295.00 — trading 37.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.83, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 44050% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.02. Boston Beer Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Beer Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,295.00 is trading 37.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,262.01.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:
Buyback Yield %: 8.83 (43% above median its 10-year median of 6.19)
GF Value™: MXN5,262.01 vs. price of MXN3,295.00 (37.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44050% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#3 of 59)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boston Beer is a top player in high-end malt beverages and adjacent categories in the US, with strong positions in craft beer, flavored malt beverages, hard cider, and hard seltzer. The bulk of volume and revenue is concentrated in four brands: Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard, Twisted Tea, and Truly. Beverages are produced using a hybrid model leveraging both in-house capacities and third-party breweries through contract arrangements. While the firm is required to use distributors to reach end markets, including retailers and on-premises operators, it also employs 500 internal sales representatives to educate the market about its products. The firm generates almost all sales in the US.
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