Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,077,930 1,120,780 1,087,190 1,041,360 1,068,550 1,073,990 1,044,040 984,924 983,409 1,029,380 1,084,140 1,028,720 956,967 918,530 827,483 758,236 735,636 718,980 522,801 489,818
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $1,077,930K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio of Boston Beer Company Inc has consistently been recorded as 0.00 across all the reported periods. This indicates that the company has not utilized any debt to finance its operations and has exclusively relied on equity for its capital structure. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company is not assuming any financial leverage and is not exposed to the risks associated with debt obligations. While a low debt-to-equity ratio can indicate financial stability and a lower risk profile, it may also suggest that the company is not taking advantage of potential tax benefits or leverage to enhance shareholder returns. Further analysis of the company's financial strategy and future plans would be necessary to fully understand the implications of its consistent 0.00 debt-to-equity ratio.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Boston Beer Company Inc
SAM
0.00
Molson Coors Brewing Co Class B
TAP
0.40