Boston Beer Co. Inc. (SAM) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Boston Beer Co. Inc. (SAM) has a Graham intrinsic value of $145.39 per share. At $180.82 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 24% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 8.9% a year to $2.1B, with an average return on invested capital of 14.9%.

Graham intrinsic value
$145.39
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$180.82
Price vs Graham value
24% above
Market cap
$2.0B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.1B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
8.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
14.9%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$215.6M

SAM 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.1B $108.5M $9.89 $215.6M 6.9% 14.8%
FY2024 $2.1B $59.7M $5.06 $172.6M 3.6% 6.7%
FY2023 $2.1B $76.2M $6.21 $201.1M 4.7% 7.9%
FY2022 $2.2B $67.3M $5.44 $109.4M 4.1% 6.9%
FY2021 $2.2B $14.6M $1.17 -$91.6M 0.4% 0.9%
FY2020 $1.9B $192.0M $15.53 $113.4M 13.2% 23.9%
FY2019 $1.3B $110.0M $9.16 $85.0M 10.9% 14.7%
FY2018 $1.1B $92.7M $7.82 $108.0M 11.0% 20.9%
FY2017 $921.7M $99.0M $8.09 $103.0M 12.5% 27.7%
FY2016 $969.0M $87.3M $6.79 $104.3M 14.2% 24.6%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

BOSTON BEER CO INC is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 8.9% annually over the past decade.

BOSTON BEER CO INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 14.2% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, BOSTON BEER CO INC shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 14.5% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, BOSTON BEER CO INC is modeled at 4.3% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $145.39 per share.

SAM stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Boston Beer Co. Inc. (SAM) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 4.3% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, SAM's intrinsic value is about $145.39 per share.

Is SAM stock undervalued?

At $180.82 (close on Oct 17, 2026), SAM trades 24% above its Graham value of $145.39. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Boston Beer Co. Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $969.0M in fiscal 2016 to $2.1B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%. Net income was $108.5M in fiscal 2025.

Does Boston Beer Co. Inc. generate free cash flow?

Boston Beer Co. Inc. generated $215.6M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is SAM's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 14.9%, and average return on equity was 13.8%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this SAM data come from?

From Boston Beer Co. Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 23, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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