Boston Beer CoMEX:SAM 70 Current Ratio is 0.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,706.62 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 214 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks worse than 82.24% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Boston Beer Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.93.
Boston Beer Co has a current ratio of 0.93. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Boston Beer Co has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SAM'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.71 Max: 2.25
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, Boston Beer Co's highest Current Ratio was 2.25. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.71.
MEX:SAM's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 82.24% of 214
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.805
vs MEX:SAM: 0.93
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Boston Beer Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 0.93 as of Mar. 2026. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #176 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Current Ratio of 0.93 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.25. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Boston Beer Co's value of 0.93 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #176 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boston Beer Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Current Ratio compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #176 out of 214 companies for Current Ratio. This places Boston Beer Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.81. Boston Beer Co's value of 0.93 is 48.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Boston Beer Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.81, Boston Beer Co has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Current Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.81, based on 214 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Current Ratio of 0.93 is 48.5% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Current Ratio is 0.93, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. 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 MXN4,706.62, compared to a current price of MXN3,027.30 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.93, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 48.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.81. Boston Beer Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current Current Ratio is 0.93 as of Mar. 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 MXN3,027.30 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,706.62.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:
Current Ratio: 0.93 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: MXN4,706.62 vs. price of MXN3,027.30 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#176 of 214)
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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