Top line accelerating.
+3.7% YoY versus +0.2% prior. 3y CAGR −0.0%.
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $2.0B
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Fundamentals as of 2025-12-27
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 3 legendary models say HOLD SAM — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for SAM?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Concerns — The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s 12.8% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s 12.8% ROE and 0.41 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: SAM is rated BUY by all 3 legendary models, 73% below avg fair value $661, but earns a B sector grade (64/100) in Consumer Staples. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
How does SAM compare?
1 of 3 legendary investor models rate SAM a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $661. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
SAM trades at 24.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
SAM and BRBR differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full SAM vs BRBR compare matrix.
Buffett, Lynch, and Munger evaluate SAM against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
SAM's P/E ratio is 24.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
See exactly where SAM ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingSAM sits at #3 in Consumer Staples with a B grade (64/100).