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Boston Beer CoSAM +0.32%68 Cash-to-Debt is 8.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 4.77. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $262.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 203 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 76.85% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Boston Beer Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.42.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Boston Beer Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SAM'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 4.77 Max: No Debt
Current: 8.42
During the past 13 years, Boston Beer Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 4.77.
SAM's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 76.85% of 203
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs SAM: 8.42
Boston Beer Co (NYSE:SAM) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Boston Beer Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt 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 (SAM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 8.42 as of Jun. 2026. This is 77% above median its historical median of 4.77. Over the past decade, Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #47 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 8.42 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 4.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 10,000.00. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Boston Beer Co's value of 8.42 is 1551% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #47 out of 203 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 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Cash-to-Debt compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #47 out of 203 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Boston Beer Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. Boston Beer Co's value of 8.42 is 1551% above this benchmark. Historically, Boston Beer Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.04 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.77 vs. the industry median of 0.51, 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.51, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 8.42 is 1551% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 8.42, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 4.77. 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 (SAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $262.14, compared to a current price of $185.44 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 8.42, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 4.77 and 1551% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.51. Boston Beer Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 8.42 as of Jun. 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 (SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Beer Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $185.44 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $262.14.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAM:
Cash-to-Debt: 8.42 (77% above median its 10-year median of 4.77)
GF Value™: $262.14 vs. price of $185.44 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1551% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#47 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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