The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
SAMConsumer DefensiveNASDAQBeverages - Brewers · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeThe Boston Beer Company, Inc. produces and sells alcohol beverages primarily in the United States. The company carries a $2.05B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. Its flagship beer is Samuel Adams Boston Lager.
Market Cap
$2.05B
Beta
0.82
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
19.51
EPS (TTM)
$-6.80
EPS (Fwd)
$10.37
ROE
-8.9%
ROA
5.4%
Cash
$308.1M
Total Debt
$29.5M
Free CF
$350.9M
52W Change
-11.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SAM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, SAM finished 4.91% below its 150-day moving average ($191.21) and 8.85% below its 200-day moving average ($199.47). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SAM overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, SAM's RSI(14) was 88.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $308.1M in cash comfortably exceeding the $29.5M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. The company generates $350.9M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of -8.9% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.09B (2022) to $1.96B (2025).
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, SAM has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing SAM's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.