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SAM vs. NVDA, STZ, TAP, CCU, and MGPI

Should you buy Boston Beer stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Boston Beer with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Boston Beer include NVIDIA (NVDA), Constellation Brands (STZ), Molson Coors Beverage (TAP), Compania Cervecerias Unidas (CCU), and MGP Ingredients (MGPI).

How does Boston Beer compare to NVIDIA?

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) are related companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings and profitability.

65.3% of NVIDIA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Boston Beer shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of NVIDIA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 27.4% of Boston Beer shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

NVIDIA has higher revenue and earnings than Boston Beer. Boston Beer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NVIDIA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
NVIDIA$215.94B22.99$120.07B$6.5331.41
Boston Beer$2.09B0.82$108.47M-$6.30N/A

NVIDIA presently has a consensus target price of $305.67, suggesting a potential upside of 49.03%. Boston Beer has a consensus target price of $235.64, suggesting a potential upside of 42.93%. Given NVIDIA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe NVIDIA is more favorable than Boston Beer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
NVIDIA
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
48 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Boston Beer
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

NVIDIA has a beta of 2.22, meaning that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boston Beer has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, NVIDIA had 500 more articles in the media than Boston Beer. MarketBeat recorded 504 mentions for NVIDIA and 4 mentions for Boston Beer. NVIDIA's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Boston Beer's score of 0.15 indicating that NVIDIA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
NVIDIA
285 Very Positive mention(s)
59 Positive mention(s)
99 Neutral mention(s)
39 Negative mention(s)
16 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boston Beer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

NVIDIA has a net margin of 62.97% compared to Boston Beer's net margin of -2.96%. NVIDIA's return on equity of 96.94% beat Boston Beer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
NVIDIA62.97% 96.94% 72.16%
Boston Beer -2.96%12.08%8.30%

Summary

NVIDIA beats Boston Beer on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boston Beer compare to Constellation Brands?

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) and Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Constellation Brands had 17 more articles in the media than Boston Beer. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Constellation Brands and 4 mentions for Boston Beer. Constellation Brands' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Boston Beer's score of 0.15 indicating that Constellation Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Constellation Brands
16 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Boston Beer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Constellation Brands has a net margin of 17.29% compared to Boston Beer's net margin of -2.96%. Constellation Brands' return on equity of 26.18% beat Boston Beer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Constellation Brands17.29% 26.18% 9.51%
Boston Beer -2.96%12.08%8.30%

77.3% of Constellation Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Boston Beer shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.5% of Constellation Brands shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.4% of Boston Beer shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Constellation Brands has higher revenue and earnings than Boston Beer. Boston Beer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Constellation Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Constellation Brands$9.76B2.49$1.69B$9.5914.71
Boston Beer$2.09B0.82$108.47M-$6.30N/A

Constellation Brands has a beta of 0.39, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boston Beer has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Constellation Brands presently has a consensus price target of $175.26, indicating a potential upside of 24.20%. Boston Beer has a consensus price target of $235.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.93%. Given Boston Beer's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boston Beer is more favorable than Constellation Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Constellation Brands
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Boston Beer
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

Summary

Constellation Brands beats Boston Beer on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boston Beer compare to Molson Coors Beverage?

Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) and Molson Coors Beverage (NYSE:TAP) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Boston Beer has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its share price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Molson Coors Beverage has a beta of 0.41, meaning that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

Boston Beer has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Molson Coors Beverage. Boston Beer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Molson Coors Beverage, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boston Beer$2.09B0.82$108.47M-$6.30N/A
Molson Coors Beverage$13.04B0.56-$2.14B-$10.64N/A

81.1% of Boston Beer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of Molson Coors Beverage shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.4% of Boston Beer shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Molson Coors Beverage shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Molson Coors Beverage had 6 more articles in the media than Boston Beer. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Molson Coors Beverage and 4 mentions for Boston Beer. Molson Coors Beverage's average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Boston Beer's score of 0.15 indicating that Molson Coors Beverage is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boston Beer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Molson Coors Beverage
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boston Beer has a net margin of -2.96% compared to Molson Coors Beverage's net margin of -16.14%. Boston Beer's return on equity of 12.08% beat Molson Coors Beverage's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boston Beer-2.96% 12.08% 8.30%
Molson Coors Beverage -16.14%9.79%4.63%

Boston Beer presently has a consensus price target of $235.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.93%. Molson Coors Beverage has a consensus price target of $45.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.08%. Given Boston Beer's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Boston Beer is more favorable than Molson Coors Beverage.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boston Beer
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
Molson Coors Beverage
4 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Boston Beer beats Molson Coors Beverage on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boston Beer compare to Compania Cervecerias Unidas?

Compania Cervecerias Unidas (NYSE:CCU) and Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Boston Beer had 1 more articles in the media than Compania Cervecerias Unidas. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Boston Beer and 3 mentions for Compania Cervecerias Unidas. Boston Beer's average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Compania Cervecerias Unidas' score of 0.10 indicating that Boston Beer is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Compania Cervecerias Unidas
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Boston Beer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

24.1% of Compania Cervecerias Unidas shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Boston Beer shares are held by institutional investors. 8.4% of Compania Cervecerias Unidas shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 27.4% of Boston Beer shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Compania Cervecerias Unidas currently has a consensus target price of $12.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.60%. Boston Beer has a consensus target price of $235.64, indicating a potential upside of 42.93%. Given Boston Beer's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Boston Beer is more favorable than Compania Cervecerias Unidas.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Compania Cervecerias Unidas
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.25
Boston Beer
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83

Compania Cervecerias Unidas has a net margin of 4.14% compared to Boston Beer's net margin of -2.96%. Boston Beer's return on equity of 12.08% beat Compania Cervecerias Unidas' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Compania Cervecerias Unidas4.14% 7.34% 3.33%
Boston Beer -2.96%12.08%8.30%

Compania Cervecerias Unidas has a beta of 0.53, meaning that its stock price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Boston Beer has a beta of 0.79, meaning that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market.

Compania Cervecerias Unidas has higher revenue and earnings than Boston Beer. Boston Beer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Compania Cervecerias Unidas, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Compania Cervecerias Unidas$3.06B0.67$128.87M$0.6816.25
Boston Beer$2.09B0.82$108.47M-$6.30N/A

Summary

Boston Beer beats Compania Cervecerias Unidas on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Boston Beer compare to MGP Ingredients?

Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) and MGP Ingredients (NASDAQ:MGPI) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

Boston Beer has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MGP Ingredients has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Boston Beer had 1 more articles in the media than MGP Ingredients. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Boston Beer and 3 mentions for MGP Ingredients. MGP Ingredients' average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Boston Beer's score of 0.15 indicating that MGP Ingredients is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Boston Beer
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
MGP Ingredients
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

81.1% of Boston Beer shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.1% of MGP Ingredients shares are owned by institutional investors. 27.4% of Boston Beer shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.7% of MGP Ingredients shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Boston Beer has a net margin of -2.96% compared to MGP Ingredients' net margin of -45.70%. Boston Beer's return on equity of 12.08% beat MGP Ingredients' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Boston Beer-2.96% 12.08% 8.30%
MGP Ingredients -45.70%7.48%4.44%

Boston Beer currently has a consensus target price of $235.64, suggesting a potential upside of 42.93%. MGP Ingredients has a consensus target price of $27.75, suggesting a potential upside of 68.08%. Given MGP Ingredients' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe MGP Ingredients is more favorable than Boston Beer.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Boston Beer
2 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
MGP Ingredients
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Boston Beer has higher revenue and earnings than MGP Ingredients. Boston Beer is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MGP Ingredients, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Boston Beer$2.09B0.82$108.47M-$6.30N/A
MGP Ingredients$536.38M0.66-$107.81M-$11.14N/A

Summary

Boston Beer beats MGP Ingredients on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SAM vs. The Competition

MetricBoston BeerBEVERAGES IndustryStaples SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.72B$15.42B$16.01B$23.06B
Dividend YieldN/A2.88%3.56%4.10%
P/E Ratio-26.1711.4118.7927.60
Price / Sales0.823.2247.6922.11
Price / Cash8.6810.0413.0518.46
Price / Book2.041.665.554.62
Net Income$108.47M$721.78M$675.92M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-6.84%0.53%-0.38%-1.66%
1 Month Performance-18.91%-3.75%-2.67%-1.07%
1 Year Performance-25.53%-26.17%-12.99%21.20%

Boston Beer Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SAM
Boston Beer
3.5041 of 5 stars
$164.87
+2.4%
$235.64
+42.9%
-25.5%$1.72B$2.09BN/A2,736
NVDA
NVIDIA
4.9904 of 5 stars
$215.33
flat
$303.27
+40.8%
+44.7%$5.21T$215.94B32.9842,000
STZ
Constellation Brands
4.8026 of 5 stars
$149.50
0.0%
$175.37
+17.3%
-17.9%$25.74B$9.76B15.599,400
TAP
Molson Coors Beverage
3.5356 of 5 stars
$42.52
-0.1%
$45.59
+7.2%
-24.7%$7.98B$13.04BN/A16,200
CCU
Compania Cervecerias Unidas
3.6957 of 5 stars
$11.55
+0.2%
$12.00
+3.9%
-18.5%$2.13B$3.06B16.989,455

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