(...) crossing balance sheet, income and cash flow statements.
We are checking the health of SAM - The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
° A really high Altman's Z-score and a very robust history of positive and growing operating income;
° No debt - interest expenses;
° Piotroski score is very robust;
° A recent (relatively) high fcfy due to lower market cap;
° Slowing sales growth (now negative) and pressure in assets turnover and gross margin (high competition in the growing craft beer category);
° Roic, has been particularly subdued recently, BUT never under low 20s
° Tangible book value per share growth has been outstanding.