Boston Beer CoSAM +1.86%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $306.80 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 182 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 81.87% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SAM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Boston Beer Co was 0.22. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.05.
SAM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.87% of 182
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.38
vs SAM: 0.05
Boston Beer Co (NYSE:SAM) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Boston Beer Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #33 out of 182 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.05. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Boston Beer Co's value of 0.05 is 86.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #33 out of 182 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 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Debt-to-Equity compare to TAP and BUD?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #33 out of 182 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Boston Beer Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38. Boston Beer Co's value of 0.05 is 86.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.38, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.38, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 86.8% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 $306.80, compared to a current price of $183.16 — trading 40.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 86.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.38. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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 (SAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Beer Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $183.16 is trading 40.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $306.80.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (near median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $306.80 vs. price of $183.16 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#33 of 182)
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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