Boston Beer CoMEX:SAM 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,503.45 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 174 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks worse than 66.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SAM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12 Med: 7.58 Max: 32.66
Current: 2.36
During the past years, Boston Beer Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 32.66. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 7.58.
MEX:SAM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.09% of 174
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.515
vs MEX:SAM: 2.36
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Boston Beer Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,182.308. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN1,214.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Boston Beer Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.
MEX:SAM vs TAP, BUD, STZ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Boston Beer Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 mean?
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 32.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #115 out of 174 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 32.66. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Boston Beer Co's value of 2.71 is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #115 out of 174 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TAP and BUD?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #115 out of 174 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Boston Beer Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Boston Beer Co's value of 2.71 is 78.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Boston Beer Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 32.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.52, based on 174 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 is 78.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 7.58. 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 MXN5,503.45, compared to a current price of MXN3,295.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 78.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.52. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71 as of Jul. 05, 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 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,503.45.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.71 (64% below median its 10-year median of 7.58)
GF Value™: MXN5,503.45 vs. price of MXN3,295.00 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#115 of 174)
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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