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Boston Beer CoSAM -0.99%68 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 30.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 13.20. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $262.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 132 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 78.03% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Boston Beer Co's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 30.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Boston Beer Co was 47.40% per year. The lowest was -13.60% per year. And the median was 13.20% per year.
Boston Beer Co (NYSE:SAM) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Boston Beer Co 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
SAM vs TAP, STZ: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 30.50% mean?
Boston Beer Co (SAM) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 30.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 131% above median its historical median of 13.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #29 out of 132 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Boston Beer Co's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 30.50% is 131% above median its 10-year median of 13.20. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 4.45. Boston Beer Co's value of 30.50% is 585.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #29 out of 132 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #29 out of 132 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Boston Beer Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 4.45. Boston Beer Co's value of 30.50% is 585.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.20 vs. the industry median of 4.45, 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 4.45, based on 132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 30.50% is 585.4% 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 30.50%, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 13.20. 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 $262.67, compared to a current price of $169.64 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 30.50%, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 13.20 and 585.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 4.45. 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 30.50% 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 $169.64 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $262.67.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAM:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 30.50% (131% above median its 10-year median of 13.20)
GF Value™: $262.67 vs. price of $169.64 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 585.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#29 of 132)
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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