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Boston Beer CoSAM -2.03%70 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 14.30. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $307.09 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 174 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 60.92% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Boston Beer Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Boston Beer Co was 55.50% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was 14.30% per year.
Boston Beer Co (NYSE:SAM) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Boston Beer Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SAM vs TAP, BUD, STZ: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Boston Beer Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% mean?
Boston Beer Co (SAM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 14.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #68 out of 174 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Boston Beer Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.30. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.80. Boston Beer Co's value of 9.60% is 152.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #68 out of 174 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TAP and BUD?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #68 out of 174 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Boston Beer Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.80. Boston Beer Co's value of 9.60% is 152.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.30 vs. the industry median of 3.80, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 3.80, based on 174 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.60% is 152.6% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 14.30. 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 $307.09, compared to a current price of $178.80 — trading 41.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 14.30 and 152.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 3.80. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.60% 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 $178.80 is trading 41.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $307.09.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.60% (33% below median its 10-year median of 14.30)
GF Value™: $307.09 vs. price of $178.80 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#68 of 174)
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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