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Boston Omaha (BOC)


Market Price (12/22/2025): $12.56 | Market Cap: $395.1 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

Boston Omaha (BOC)


Market Price (12/22/2025): $12.56
Market Cap: $395.1 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Conglomerates

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -66%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -124%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -3.2 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.8%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
  Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 1,415x
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Digital Advertising. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, and Digital Out-of-Home Advertising.
  Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.1%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.3%
4   Key risks
BOC key risks include [1] significant accounting losses from underperforming investments, Show more.
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Digital Advertising. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, and Digital Out-of-Home Advertising.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -66%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -124%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -3.2 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -2.8%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 1,415x
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.1%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.3%
8 Key risks
BOC key risks include [1] significant accounting losses from underperforming investments, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BOC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

AI Generated Analysis | Feedback

Here are the key points explaining Boston Omaha's (BOC) stock movement of -6.1% from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 22, 2025: 1. Boston Omaha reported a wider net loss in the third quarter of 2025. The company announced a net loss of $2.6 million, or 8 cents per share, for Q3 2025, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or 5 cents per share, in the same period a year prior. This increased loss likely concerned investors.

2. Significant investment losses contributed to the widening net loss. "Net Other Expense" in Q3 2025 included a $1.5 million unrealized loss on Sky Harbour warrants and $2.0 million in losses related to the 24th Street Funds, impacting overall profitability.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BOC Return31%4%-8%-41%-10%-5%-36%
Peers Return-16%60%-17%16%18%27%90%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BOC Win Rate33%58%50%25%33%33% 
Peers Win Rate57%73%40%50%60%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BOC Max Drawdown-37%-9%-34%-47%-20%-19% 
Peers Max Drawdown-63%-9%-30%-19%-9%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LAMR, OUT, CCO, TRV, AFG.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBOCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-70.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven236.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-38.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven62.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven252 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-44.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven79.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven488 days120 days

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In The Past

Boston Omaha's stock fell -70.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/22/2021. A -70.3% loss requires a 236.2% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
18.0%18.0%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
6.8%6.8%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.6%2.6%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
3.6%3.6%-0.4%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
18.0%18.0%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
6.8%6.8%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.6%2.6%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
3.6%3.6%-0.4%

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Financials

BOCLAMROUTCCOTRVAFGMedian
NameBoston O.Lamar Ad.Outfront.Clear Ch.Traveler.American. 
Mkt Price12.53127.3123.902.04292.92137.4675.61
Mkt Cap0.412.94.01.065.611.57.7
Rev LTM1132,2501,8121,56948,4098,2252,031
Op Inc LTM-3538286303--295
FCF LTM-7711211-269,9851,423461
FCF 3Y Avg-20674181-778,6821,327428
CFO LTM21872314889,9851,423593
CFO 3Y Avg18832274658,6821,327553

Growth & Margins

BOCLAMROUTCCOTRVAFGMedian
NameBoston O.Lamar Ad.Outfront.Clear Ch.Traveler.American. 
Rev Chg LTM7.2%3.0%-1.5%54.2%6.7%0.1%4.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg15.5%4.2%1.3%-0.3%10.1%8.2%6.2%
Rev Chg Q3.7%3.8%3.5%8.1%4.8%-2.5%3.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.9%1.0%0.9%2.0%1.2%-0.7%0.9%
Op Mgn LTM-2.8%23.9%15.8%19.3%--17.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-6.4%27.5%15.1%20.4%--17.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%-0.1%0.9%0.5%--0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM18.8%38.8%17.3%5.6%20.6%17.3%18.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.2%38.2%15.0%5.2%19.4%16.6%16.9%
FCF/Rev LTM-6.1%31.6%11.7%-1.7%20.6%17.3%14.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-20.1%31.0%9.9%-5.9%19.4%16.6%13.3%

Valuation

BOCLAMROUTCCOTRVAFGMedian
NameBoston O.Lamar Ad.Outfront.Clear Ch.Traveler.American. 
Mkt Cap0.412.94.01.065.611.57.7
P/S3.55.72.20.61.41.41.8
P/EBIT1,415.220.89.83.58.510.510.2
P/E-1,704.029.732.2-170.611.214.412.8
P/CFO18.614.812.711.56.68.112.1
Total Yield-0.1%3.4%5.7%-0.6%9.7%13.7%4.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%2.6%0.0%0.7%6.7%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-4.1%6.0%7.2%-10.0%17.2%12.2%6.6%
D/E0.30.41.06.40.10.20.3
Net D/E0.10.41.06.2-1.4-0.10.2

Returns

BOCLAMROUTCCOTRVAFGMedian
NameBoston O.Lamar Ad.Outfront.Clear Ch.Traveler.American. 
1M Rtn0.0%-3.0%5.8%11.5%1.4%-0.6%0.7%
3M Rtn-4.8%2.9%29.8%45.7%6.2%-0.7%4.5%
6M Rtn-9.9%7.3%55.9%82.1%11.4%14.0%12.7%
12M Rtn-12.5%7.7%36.9%47.8%23.6%6.0%15.7%
3Y Rtn-50.5%56.8%83.7%98.1%65.6%22.3%61.2%
1M Excs Rtn-0.9%-2.9%6.7%12.4%0.1%-2.4%-0.4%
3M Excs Rtn-7.3%0.4%26.7%33.0%4.4%-3.5%2.4%
6M Excs Rtn-24.0%-6.8%41.6%62.4%-3.1%-1.5%-2.3%
12M Excs Rtn-27.2%-8.5%22.6%27.7%9.2%-7.7%0.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-124.4%-23.6%-4.2%11.1%-4.9%-47.7%-14.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Link Media Holdings (LMH)267277276220224
Boston Omaha Broadband (BOB)1831396948 
Unallocated145199405318167
Boston Omaha Asset Management (BOAM)101    
General Indemnity Group (GIG)7269575546
Total768684807641437


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,444,407
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202514.9%
Average Daily Volume207,452
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.96
Basic Shares Quantity31,453,434
Short % of Basic Shares4.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/13/2025-6.6%-0.9%10.0%
8/13/2025-9.4%-8.5%-1.5%
5/14/2025-5.9%-7.4%-8.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive001
# Negative332
Median Positive  10.0%
Median Negative-6.6%-7.4%-5.0%
Max Positive  10.0%
Max Negative-9.4%-8.5%-8.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251113202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025813202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025514202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024328202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241112202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024813202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024514202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023327202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231113202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023814202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023512202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022324202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221110202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022812202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022513202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021328202210-K 12/31/2021