Boston Beer CoMEX:SAM 73 Forward PE Ratio is 19.89 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,503.45 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 106 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks worse than 66.04% on this metric.
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Boston Beer Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Boston Beer Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Boston Beer Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Boston Beer Co Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
24.21
31.55
29.41
20.82
18.81
Boston Beer Co Quarterly Data
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
43.67
22.08
24.21
24.75
21.14
28.25
31.55
41.15
41.32
31.45
29.41
35.71
29.33
21.74
20.82
23.52
20.45
19.37
18.81
20.11
MEX:SAM vs TAP, BUD, STZ: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.89 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #70 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.89. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. Boston Beer Co's value of 19.89 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #70 out of 106 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boston Beer Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to TAP and BUD?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #70 out of 106 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Boston Beer Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. Boston Beer Co's value of 19.89 is 36.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 14.58, based on 106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Beer Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.89 is 36.5% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.89. 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 (MEX:SAM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,503.45, compared to a current price of MXN3,295.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.89 and 36.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 14.58. Boston Beer Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.89 as of Jul. 04, 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 MXN3,295.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,503.45.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.89
GF Value™: MXN5,503.45 vs. price of MXN3,295.00 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#70 of 106)
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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