BOC Boston Omaha Corporation - Fundamental Analysis
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BOC Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Industrials
Conglomerates
Current Price
Live
$12.27
Analyst Target
$14.0
+14.1%
Upside
52W High
$15.75
52W Low
$11.3
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$385.93M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-0.3%
Profit margin
-0.2%
Debt/Equity
0.19
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
85%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a critically weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9, indicating severe operational and profitability concerns. Despite a low debt/equity ratio and a current ratio above 2, persistent negative earnings, poor profit margins, and a deteriorating earnings trend underscore fundamental instability. Valuation metrics are distorted by negative earnings, with a deeply negative forward P/E of -153.38 and no meaningful Graham Number or intrinsic value estimate available. The stock has underperformed significantly over 1Y to 5Y periods, and analyst coverage is minimal with only one target suggesting limited conviction in recovery.
Key Strengths
Low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19 suggests conservative capital structure
Current Ratio of 2.07 and Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicate short-term liquidity adequacy
Gross Margin of 43.23% is relatively strong compared to negative operating performance
Price/Book of 0.73 implies the stock trades below book value
Insider Sentiment score of 60/100 indicates mildly positive internal perception
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals high financial distress risk and weak earnings quality
Profit Margin of -0.21% and Operating Margin of -3.73% reflect ongoing unprofitability
ROE of -0.26% and ROA of -0.28% show capital inefficiency and value destruction
Forward P/E of -153.38 indicates earnings are negative and deteriorating
Consistent earnings misses: 0 out of last 4 quarters beat estimates, with average surprise of -383.33%
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
19
Weak
35
20
22
18
0
AI Verdict
High-risk speculative position with weak fundamentals and uncertain recovery path
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score of 2, Negative profitability across all margins, Extreme earnings volatility and consistent misses, Lack of analyst coverage and valuation metrics
Confidence
88%
Value
35/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book < 1.0 suggests possible undervaluation on asset basis
Watchpoints
- P/E and Forward P/E not meaningful due to negative earnings
- No Graham Number or Intrinsic Value available
- EV/EBITDA and other valuation ratios unavailable
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue Growth (YoY) of 3.70% shows minimal top-line expansion
Watchpoints
- Earnings Growth (YoY) unavailable and trending negative
- Forward P/E of -153.38 implies worsening profitability
- No clear path to positive earnings growth
Past
22/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Occasional large positive earnings surprises (e.g., +1550% in 2021)
Watchpoints
- Frequent and severe earnings misses (e.g., -680% in 2022)
- Long-term price performance deeply negative: -57.3% over 5Y
- Only 0 out of last 4 quarters beat estimates
Health
18/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current and Quick Ratios above safety thresholds
- Low leverage with Debt/Equity of 0.19
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 — critically weak
- Altman Z-Score not available — missing key distress signal
- ROE, ROA, and ROIC all negative or missing
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength of 0/100
- No dividend yield or payout history
- No indication of future dividend plans
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$12.27
Analyst Target
$14.0
Upside/Downside
+14.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BOC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOC
Boston Omaha Corporation
Primary
|
-57.3% | -54.6% | -16.1% | -10.9% | -3.2% | 0.0% |
|
ADUR
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc.
Peer
|
+150.1% | +150.1% | +117.8% | -12.6% | -2.5% | +2.3% |
|
FCEL
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
-98.5% | -92.3% | -16.9% | +51.4% | +1.8% | +6.1% |
|
ASLE
AerSale Corporation
Peer
|
-23.2% | -60.7% | +11.1% | -9.6% | +5.7% | +2.9% |
|
ACCO
ACCO Brands Corporation
Peer
|
-40.4% | -21.1% | -19.6% | +2.5% | +6.5% | -2.5% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
-153.38
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.73
P/S Ratio
3.43
EV/Revenue
3.76
EV/EBITDA
20.14
Market Cap
$385.93M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.21%
Operating Margin
-3.73%
Gross Margin
43.23%
ROE
-0.26%
ROA
-0.28%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.7%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.19
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.07
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.67
Excellent
Cash/Share
$2.76
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-03-26
$N/A
2025-11-13
$-0.08
-166.7% surprise
2025-08-13
$-0.07
-600.0% surprise
2025-03-28
$0.17
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing BOC against 122 companies in the Industrials sector
(6 bullish, 59 neutral, 57 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-0.26%
This Stock
vs
7.83%
Sector Avg
-103.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.21%
This Stock
vs
57.85%
Sector Avg
-100.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.19
This Stock
vs
5.46
Sector Avg
-96.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.7%
This Stock
vs
22.8%
Sector Avg
-83.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.07
This Stock
vs
2.64
Sector Avg
-21.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BOC
Boston Omaha Corporation
|
BEARISH | $385.93M | - | -0.3% | -0.2% | $12.27 | |
|
ADUR
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc.
|
BEARISH | $385.94M | - | -130.2% | -% | $11.16 | |
|
FCEL
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $383.8M | - | -26.2% | -118.8% | $8.04 | |
|
ASLE
AerSale Corporation
|
BEARISH | $368.04M | 70.91 | 1.4% | 1.7% | $7.8 | |
|
ACCO
ACCO Brands Corporation
|
BEARISH | $354.24M | 9.59 | 6.4% | 2.6% | $3.93 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | BURT TOM | Director | Purchase | 14,738 | $200,792 |
| 2025-12-11 | BURT TOM | Director | Stock Award | 14,738 | $200,792 |
| 2025-12-03 | KENAN FRANK H II | Director | Purchase | 79,887 | $1,018,792 |
| 2025-12-03 | KENAN FRANK H II | Director | Stock Award | 79,887 | $1,018,792 |
| 2025-12-01 | ROYAL JEFFREY C | Director | Purchase | 10,000 | $127,199 |
| 2025-12-01 | ROYAL JEFFREY C | Director | Stock Award | 10,000 | $127,199 |
| 2025-12-01 | ROYAL JEFFREY C | Director | Stock Award | 10,000 | $127,199 |
| 2025-11-24 | GRAFF DAVID S | Director | Stock Award | 4,894 | $60,000 |
| 2025-11-24 | KEATING BRENDAN JOSEPH | Director | Stock Award | 4,894 | $60,000 |
| 2025-11-24 | KENAN FRANK H II | Director | Stock Award | 4,894 | $60,000 |
| 2025-11-24 | SRINIVASAN VISHNU | Director | Stock Award | 4,894 | $60,000 |
| 2025-11-24 | ROYAL JEFFREY C | Director | Stock Award | 4,894 | $60,000 |
| 2025-11-24 | BURT TOM | Director | Stock Award | 4,894 | $60,000 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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