Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Gross profit US$ in thousands 852,369 861,986 797,792 814,452 614,166
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,008,620 2,090,330 2,057,620 1,736,430 1,249,820
Gross profit margin 42.44% 41.24% 38.77% 46.90% 49.14%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $852,369K ÷ $2,008,620K
= 42.44%

The gross profit margin for Boston Beer Company Inc has displayed fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from a high of 49.14% in 2019 to a low of 38.77% in 2021. The company's gross profit margin decreased significantly in 2021 but showed an improvement in the following years, reaching 42.44% in 2023. This indicates that the company was able to increase the proportion of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold in recent years. It is important to further investigate the factors contributing to these changes to assess the company's operational efficiency and pricing strategies.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Boston Beer Company Inc
SAM
42.44%
Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B
TAP
17.23%