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Boston Beer CoSAM -2.03%70 Equity-to-Asset is 0.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $307.09 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 212 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 55.66% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Boston Beer Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $683 Mil. Boston Beer Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,171 Mil.
Therefore, Boston Beer Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SAM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.71 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Boston Beer Co was 0.76. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.71.
SAM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 55.66% of 212
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs SAM: 0.58
Boston Beer Co (NYSE:SAM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Boston Beer Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Boston Beer Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Boston Beer Co (SAM) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.58 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Boston Beer Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.58 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #94 out of 212 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.58 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.76. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Boston Beer Co's value of 0.58 is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #94 out of 212 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to TAP and BUD?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #94 out of 212 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Boston Beer Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Boston Beer Co's value of 0.58 is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Boston Beer Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.58 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.54, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.58 is 7.4% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.58, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.58, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 7.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.54. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.58 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.58 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $307.09 vs. price of $178.80 (41.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#94 of 212)
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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