Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


MEX:SAM Boston Beer Co Inc MEX:SAM
70 GF Score
Price MXN3,027.30
GF Value MXN4,706.62
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What is Boston Beer Co Moat Score?

Boston Beer Co MEX:SAM 70 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,706.62. Among 240 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Boston Beer Co ranks better than 94.17% on this metric.

Boston Beer Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Boston Beer Co has Narrow Moat: Boston Beer Co Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its well-known brand and customer loyalty in the craft beer market. It benefits from some pricing power and innovation capabilities, but faces competition and lacks significant regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Boston Beer Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Boston Beer Co  (MEX:SAM) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Boston Beer Co Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:SAM vs TAP, STZ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Boston Beer Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:SAM
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #14 out of 240 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Boston Beer Co's Moat Score too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #14 out of 240 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Moat Score compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #14 out of 240 companies for Moat Score. This places Boston Beer Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Boston Beer Co's current Moat Score is 6. 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?
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a current Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,706.62, compared to a current price of MXN3,027.30 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 MXN3,027.30 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,706.62.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN4,706.62 vs. price of MXN3,027.30 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

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 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SAM:USABBEA:Germany
Address One Design Center Place, Suite 850, Boston, MA, USA, 02210
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.
70GF Score

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