Boston Beer CoMEX:SAM 70 Days Inventory is 43.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 44.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,706.62. Among 203 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 95.57% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Boston Beer Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,906 Mil. Boston Beer Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,967 Mil.
Hence, Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SAM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.8 Med: 44.36 Max: 50.61
Current: 43.37
During the past 13 years, Boston Beer Co's highest Days Inventory was 50.61. The lowest was 37.80. And the median was 44.36.
MEX:SAM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 95.57% of 203
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 169.51
vs MEX:SAM: 43.37
Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (51.48) to Mar. 2026 (43.84).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Boston Beer Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.08.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Boston Beer Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24.
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Boston Beer Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Boston Beer Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Boston Beer Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory can be seen below:
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For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 43.84 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.36. Over the past decade, Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 37.80 to 50.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #9 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Days Inventory of 43.84 is near median its 10-year median of 44.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.80 to a high of 50.61. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Inventory is 169.51. Boston Beer Co's value of 43.84 is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #9 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 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Days Inventory compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #9 out of 203 companies for Days Inventory. This places Boston Beer Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 169.51. Boston Beer Co's value of 43.84 is 74.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Boston Beer Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 37.80 to 50.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.36 vs. the industry median of 169.51, 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 Days Inventory for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Inventory among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 169.51, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Days Inventory of 43.84 is 74.1% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Inventory is 169.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Days Inventory is 43.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.36. 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?
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a current Days Inventory of 43.84. 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 Days Inventory is 43.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.36 and 74.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 169.51. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current Days Inventory is 43.84 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.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:
Days Inventory: 43.84 (near median its 10-year median of 44.36)
GF Value™: MXN4,706.62 vs. price of MXN3,027.30 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.1% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#9 of 203)
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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