SAM Boston Beer PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Boston Beer stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 44.78. This results from the current EPS of $6.86 and stock price of $307.18. The P/E ratio has increased by 2.7% from the past four quarters average of 43.6.
SAM PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Boston Beer has averaged 53.08 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 44.78 is 16% 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.
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
The current PE ratio of SAM is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SAM PE vs 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 | 13.59 | $11.86B |
| SAM Boston Beer Co Inc | 44.78 | $3.53B |
| STZ Constellation Brands Inc | 77.17 | $43.71B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Boston Beer's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SAM stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 44.78.
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 16% 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 (Nov 21, 2024), Boston Beer's stock price is $307.18. 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 44.78. PE RATIO(44.78) = STOCK PRICE($307.18) / TTM EPS($6.86)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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