The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
SAM
Rank in Stocks
#5597
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of alcoholic... The Boston Beer Company, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of alcoholic beverages, primarily focused on the United States market. Its most recognized offering is Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The company's diverse product portfolio features a range of beers, hard ciders, and hard seltzers, sold under popular brands like Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard, Dogfish Head, Angel City, Coney Island, and Concrete Beach. Domestically, Boston Beer distributes its products to approximately 400 wholesalers, while internationally, it leverages a network of wholesalers, importers, and agencies. These partners subsequently supply a wide variety of retail establishments, including grocery stores, club stores, convenience stores, liquor outlets, bars, restaurants, and stadiums. The company's global footprint also extends to Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, the Pacific Rim, Mexico, and both Central and South America. Founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1984, the company maintains its headquarters there.
Share Price
$216.82
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$2.20B
Change (1 day)
-1.73%
Change (1 year)
5.69%
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 5.43%
According to The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 5.43%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 6.94%.
Operating Margin history for The Boston Beer Company, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.43% | -21.76% |
| 2025 | 6.94% | 84.08% |
| 2024 | 3.77% | -24.30% |
| 2023 | 4.98% | 14.75% |
| 2022 | 4.34% | 1,012.82% |
| 2021 | 0.39% | -97.23% |
| 2020 | 14.06% | 21.31% |
| 2019 | 11.59% | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 11.64% | -13.13% |
| 2017 | 13.40% | -11.78% |
| 2016 | 15.19% | -6.64% |
| 2015 | 16.27% | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 16.23% | 6.08% |
| 2013 | 15.30% | -7.27% |
| 2012 | 16.50% | -18.36% |
| 2011 | 20.21% | 15.49% |
| 2010 | 17.50% | 33.79% |
| 2009 | 13.08% | 270.54% |
| 2008 | 3.53% | -67.31% |
| 2007 | 10.80% | 10.32% |
| 2006 | 9.79% | 0.10% |
| 2005 | 9.78% | 9.03% |
| 2004 | 8.97% | 17.56% |
| 2003 | 7.63% | 40.77% |
| 2002 | 5.42% | -11.44% |
| 2001 | 6.12% | -27.66% |
| 2000 | 8.46% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65.08% | -88.01% |
CN
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| 26.46% | -95.13% |
BE
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| 28.38% | -94.77% |
GB
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| 8.50% | -98.43% |
MX
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| 11.79% | -97.83% |
NL
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin
What is The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin is 5.43%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin was 6.94%, compared with 3.77% in 2024.
How has The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2020 (14.06%) and lowest in 2021 (0.39%).
How does The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.'s operating margin (5.43%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., with 65.08%.