ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Boston Beer Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-10,478 Mil.
Boston Beer Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN21,304 Mil. Therefore, Boston Beer Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -49.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Beer Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SAM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5 Med: 10.94 Max: 16.71
Current: -5
During the past 13 years, Boston Beer Co's highest ROA % was 16.71%. The lowest was -5.00%. And the median was 10.94%.
MEX:SAM's ROA % is ranked worse than 82.24% of 214
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 2.94
vs MEX:SAM: -5.00
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Boston Beer Co ROA % Related Terms
Boston Beer Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Beer Co's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Boston Beer Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Beer Co's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM) has a ROA % of -49.18% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #176 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Boston Beer Co's ROA % too high?
Boston Beer Co's current ROA % is -49.18%. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #176 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 ROA % compare to TAP and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Boston Beer Co ranks #176 out of 214 companies for ROA %. This places Boston Beer Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median ROA % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.94, based on 214 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Boston Beer Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median ROA % is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Beer Co's current ROA % is -49.18%. 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 MXN4,706.62, compared to a current price of MXN3,027.30 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -49.18%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (MEX:SAM), the current ROA % is -49.18% 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 (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.
GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SAM:
ROA %: -49.18%
GF Value™: MXN4,706.62 vs. price of MXN3,027.30 (35.7% below fair value)
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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