SAM (Boston Beer Co) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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SAM Boston Beer Co Inc SAM
70 GF Score
Price $172.39
GF Value $307.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Boston Beer Co Growth Rank?

Boston Beer Co SAM -2.49% 70 Growth Rank is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $307.13 (Significantly Undervalued).

Boston Beer Co has the Growth Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Boston Beer Co Growth Rank Related Terms

SAM vs TAP, BUD, STZ: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
Boston Beer Co (SAM) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Boston Beer Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Boston Beer Co's Growth Rank too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Growth Rank of 4 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to TAP and BUD?
Boston Beer Co's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Boston Beer Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. Boston Beer Co's current Growth Rank is 4, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 $307.13, compared to a current price of $172.39 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Jul. 14, 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 $172.39 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $307.13. GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAM:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (56% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $307.13 vs. price of $172.39 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

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 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges BBEA: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.
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