SAM (Boston Beer Co) Stock Based Compensation: $22 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SAM Boston Beer Co Inc SAM
68 GF Score
Price $183.20
GF Value $269.49
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Boston Beer Co Stock Based Compensation?

Boston Beer Co SAM -1.14% 68 Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $269.49 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Boston Beer Co's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $22 Mil.

Boston Beer Co Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Boston Beer Co Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Boston Beer Co Stock Based Compensation Chart

Boston Beer Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Boston Beer Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Boston Beer Co Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $22 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $22 Mil mean?
Boston Beer Co (SAM) has a Stock Based Compensation of $22 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Boston Beer Co and its competitors.
Is Boston Beer Co's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Boston Beer Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil. Overall, Boston Beer Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Beer Co's Stock Based Compensation compare to TAP and STZ?
Boston Beer Co's Stock Based Compensation of $22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Boston Beer Co and its competitors. Boston Beer Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil. 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 $269.49, compared to a current price of $183.20 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil. Boston Beer Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Beer Co (SAM), the current Stock Based Compensation is $22 Mil as of Jun. 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 $183.20 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of $269.49. GuruFocus considers Boston Beer Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAM:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $22 Mil
  • GF Value™: $269.49 vs. price of $183.20 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

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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$183.20
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