Boston Beer CoSAM +1.86%70 EV-to-EBIT is 12.73 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 25.53. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $306.80 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 163 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 56.44% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Boston Beer Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,269 Mil.
Boston Beer Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $140 Mil.
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Boston Beer Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Boston Beer Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Boston Beer Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,778 Mil.
Boston Beer Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $140 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 12.73 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 25.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #71 out of 163 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Boston Beer Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Boston Beer Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.73 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 25.53. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.29. Boston Beer Co's value of 12.73 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #71 out of 163 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to TAP and BUD?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #71 out of 163 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Boston Beer Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.29. Boston Beer Co's value of 12.73 is 10.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.53 vs. the industry median of 14.29, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 14.29, based on 163 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.73 is 10.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.73, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 25.53. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 12.73, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 25.53 and 10.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 14.29. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.73 as of Jul. 07, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.73 (50% below median its 10-year median of 25.53)
GF Value™: $306.80 vs. price of $183.16 (40.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#71 of 163)
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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