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SAM Boston Beer PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Dec 5, 2024, the Boston Beer stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 46.08. This results from the current EPS of $6.86 and stock price of $316.09. The P/E ratio has increased by 6% from the past four quarters average of 43.6.

SAM PE ratio history

How has SAM's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Boston Beer has averaged 53.08 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 46.08 is 13% below the historical average. In the past ten years, SAM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2021 quarter at 441.07, when the stock price was $524.87 and the EPS was $1.19. The lowest value was in the Jul 2017 quarter, when it reached 18.51 with a price of $132.15 and an EPS of $7.14.

Average
53.08
Median
38.74
Minimum
18.51
Maximum
441.07

Boston Beer PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 583.62% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -86.32% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 55.47 -8.09%
2022 60.35 -86.32%
2021 441.07 583.62%
2020 64.52 57.75%
2019 40.9 35.3%
2018 30.23 29.41%
2017 23.36 -4.69%
2016 24.51 -10.97%
2015 27.53 -35.21%
2014 42.49 -4%

SAM average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of SAM for the past years

The current PE ratio of SAM is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
100.56
5-year avg
80.01
10-year avg
53.08
15-year avg
44.57

SAM PE vs peers

What is SAM's PE ratio compared to its peers

SAM's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock STZ, but it is greater than TAP's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
TAP Molson Coors Beverage Co 13.8 $12.04B
SAM Boston Beer Co Inc 46.08 $3.63B
STZ Constellation Brands Inc 76.76 $43.48B

Frequently asked questions

What is Boston Beer's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SAM stock as of Dec 5, 2024, stands at 46.08.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Boston Beer (SAM)?

The average PE ratio for SAM stock over the past 3 years is 100.56.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Boston Beer (SAM)?

The average PE ratio for SAM stock over the past 5 years is 80.01.

What is the highest PE ratio for SAM?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 441.07 and it was in the Dec 2021 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for SAM compare to its historical average?

SAM's price to earnings ratio is currently 13% below its 10-year historical average.

How is SAM's PE ratio calculated (Boston Beer PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 5, 2024), Boston Beer's stock price is $316.09. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.86. Therefore, Boston Beer's P/E ratio for today is 46.08. PE RATIO(46.08) = STOCK PRICE($316.09) / TTM EPS($6.86)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.