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Boston Beer Co., Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Boston Beer , Inc. Debt to Equity

Valuation check: SAM's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04, above the Consumer Staples sector average of -0.85.

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Debt to Equity

0.04

Debt to Equity

0.04

Debt-to-Equity ratio measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholder equity. A lower D/E ratio generally indicates a more financially stable company with less risk.

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Boston Beer , Inc. (SAM) FAQ

The latest debt-to-equity ratio for SAM is 0.04. That is above the Consumer Staples sector average of -0.85. Investors often review this figure alongside Boston Beer , Inc.'s historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Consumer Staples companies, SAM currently prints 0.04 for debt-to-equity ratio, while the sector average sits near -0.85. That is roughly 105.2% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Boston Beer , Inc.'s growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 for Boston Beer , Inc. is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (-0.85) and with SAM's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.

After noting SAM's debt-to-equity ratio (0.04), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Boston Beer , Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio against similar Consumer Staples names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Staples companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.