Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 100,001 90,791 7,997 244,207 144,912
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,008,620 2,090,330 2,057,620 1,736,430 1,249,820
Operating profit margin 4.98% 4.34% 0.39% 14.06% 11.59%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $100,001K ÷ $2,008,620K
= 4.98%

The operating profit margin of Boston Beer Company Inc has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from a low of 0.39% in 2021 to a high of 14.06% in 2020. In 2023, the operating profit margin improved to 4.98% from 4.34% in 2022. This improvement suggests that the company was able to better control its operating expenses relative to its revenue in the most recent year. However, the current margin is still significantly lower than the levels seen in 2020 and 2019. Further analysis would be required to understand the specific factors driving these changes in operating profit margin over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Boston Beer Company Inc
SAM
4.98%
Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B
TAP
5.67%