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$40.32 -1.07 (-2.59%)
5/20/2008 1:49 PM

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM)

CAPS Rating:
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The Company is engaged in the business of producing and selling low alcoholic beverages primarily in the domestic market and, to a lesser extent, in selected international markets.

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Boston (6), Massachusetts (15), Beer (7), It's a Boy! (27), Beverages - Brewers (15), Micro Cap (4824)
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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price: $40.32
Last Trade Time: 5/20/2008 1:49 PM
Open: $41.40
Previous Close: $41.39
Daily Range: $40.03 - $41.40
52-Week Range: $31.00 - $55.30
Volume: 88,019
Market Cap: $410.67M
P/E Ratio: 45.99
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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM)

Avatar jfosu (99.44) Submitted: 3/24/08 2:41 PM

One of Warren Buffett's rules of investing is to go with companies that can get consumers to pay more just based on their name (ie coca cola). This is quickly becoming the case with Sam Adams. Over the past two years Sam Adams has increased production by 300% and has had a strong advertising presenc...More

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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM)

Avatar AngleEdge (98.43) Submitted: 3/30/08 8:16 PM

In the midst of a large brewery expansion, that, along with higher commodity costs, will push down margins in the near term. The P/E is also a bit rich for me. Overall, I think this is a great brand and company for the long haul, but this pick is to underperform over the next year or so.

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Avatar DDSwift (< 20) Submitted: 5/17/08 8:03 PM : Outperform Start Price: $42.19 SAM Score: -3.50

Beer, nectar of the gods.....:o)

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Avatar dhood5445 (46.27) Submitted: 5/06/08 3:06 PM : Outperform Start Price: $44.20 SAM Score: -8.49

I like SAM's 1 yr sales growth of 19.7% and income growth of 23.6% as well as a P/E ratio of 28.8%. It is also a quality product gaining in popularity and currently trading just above it's support. I think it will do well over the next 12 months.

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Avatar princegc (69.23) Submitted: 5/01/08 10:47 AM : Underperform Start Price: $44.89 SAM Score: 12.03

The price of inputs will hurt margins.

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Avatar yomanlyman (66.58) Submitted: 4/28/08 6:11 PM : Outperform Start Price: $44.91 SAM Score: -11.77

I like good beer. Sam Adams Beer is good.

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Avatar Ogr8 (< 20) Submitted: 4/15/08 10:28 PM : Outperform Start Price: $45.49 SAM Score: -17.05

Best in class

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TrackGaryBSmith < 20 02/01/08 Outperform 3W $38.60+4.57%+1.47%+3.10
TrackWachovia 76.20 12/14/07 Outperform NS $33.56+20.28%-4.26%+24.54
TrackJimCramer 80.86 11/26/07 Underperform 3W $31.62+27.66%+0.48%-27.17

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