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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: BOC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $20
1 Year Target Price $20
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -32.3% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 454.50M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 481.67 | 1Y Target Price 20 |
Price to earnings Ratio 481.67 | 1Y Target Price 20 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.98 | 52 Weeks Range 12.41 - 16.20 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.41 - 16.20 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.03 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.55% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.71% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 481.67 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 490976634 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.11 |
Enterprise Value 490976634 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.02 | Shares Outstanding 30872900 | Shares Floating 21550320 |
Shares Outstanding 30872900 | Shares Floating 21550320 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.87 | Percent Institutions 67.36 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Boston Omaha Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Boston Omaha Corp. was founded in 2015 by Adam Peterson and Alex Rozek. It focuses on acquiring and growing businesses across various sectors. The company aims to build a diversified holding company reminiscent of early Berkshire Hathaway.
Core Business Areas
- Surety Bonding: Offers surety bonds for various industries, focusing on small to medium-sized businesses.
- Outdoor Advertising: Owns and operates billboard advertising in select markets.
- Broadband: Provides internet and related services in select rural and suburban areas.
- Real Estate: Invests in and develops real estate, including single-family homes and commercial properties.
Leadership and Structure
Adam Peterson serves as Co-CEO and Co-Chairman, and Alex Rozek serves as Co-CEO and Co-Chairman. The company operates with a decentralized management structure, allowing each business unit to operate with autonomy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Surety Bonds: Provides surety bonds to various industries, particularly construction. They compete with Travelers (TRAV), Chubb (CB), and The Hartford (HIG). Revenue details are not publicly broken down by product.
- Billboard Advertising: Offers static and digital billboard advertising space. Competitors include Lamar Advertising (LAMR) and Outfront Media (OUT). Revenue details are not publicly broken down by product.
- Broadband Services: Delivers internet and related services, focusing on underserved markets. Competitors include major telecommunications companies like Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T), as well as regional internet providers. Revenue details are not publicly broken down by product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The surety bonding industry is moderately competitive, driven by economic activity and regulatory requirements. The outdoor advertising market is consolidating, with digital billboards gaining prominence. The broadband industry is fiercely competitive, with growing demand for high-speed internet, especially in rural areas. Real estate is highly competitive influenced by economic cycles and regional demographics.
Positioning
Boston Omaha Corp. positions itself as a long-term value investor, focusing on niche markets and building a diversified portfolio of businesses. Their competitive advantage lies in their decentralized management and ability to identify and acquire undervalued assets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for surety bonding is $10 billion, outdoor advertising is $30 billion, and broadband is $100 billion+. Boston Omaha's positioning is relatively small compared to the TAM, offering growth opportunities in fragmented markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified business model
- Strong leadership team
- Decentralized management structure
- Focus on long-term value creation
- Disciplined capital allocation
Weaknesses
- Relatively small size compared to competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Dependence on key personnel
- Illiquidity of some investments
- Execution risk in integrating acquisitions
Opportunities
- Consolidation opportunities in fragmented industries
- Growth in demand for high-speed internet in rural areas
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Strategic acquisitions to expand business lines
- Increasing adoption of digital billboards
Threats
- Economic downturns impacting business performance
- Increased competition in key markets
- Regulatory changes affecting specific industries
- Rising interest rates impacting real estate investments
- Technological obsolescence in broadband and outdoor advertising
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LAMR
- OUT
- VZ
- T
- TRAV
- CB
- HIG
Competitive Landscape
Boston Omaha faces strong competition from larger, more established players in each of its business segments. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus and disciplined capital allocation.
Major Acquisitions
General Indemnity Group
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 40.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Boston Omaha's surety bonding business and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Boston Omaha has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion of its existing businesses. Its growth has been focused on long-term value appreciation rather than short-term gains.
Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates and management's expectations for the growth of its various business segments. Broadband and real estate are expected to be key growth drivers.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions in the broadband and surety bonding sectors, expansion of its billboard advertising network, and strategic real estate investments.
Summary
Boston Omaha Corp. is a diversified holding company with businesses across surety bonding, outdoor advertising, broadband, and real estate. Its decentralized management approach and focus on long-term value creation are strengths. However, the company faces challenges due to its relatively small size and intense competition in its various markets. Strategic acquisitions and organic growth in broadband are key to future success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Boston Omaha Corp. SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial data should be verified with official company filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Boston Omaha Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Omaha, NE, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-06-16 | President, CEO & Chairperson Mr. Adam Kenneth Peterson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 407 | Website https://www.bostonomaha.com |
Full time employees 407 | Website https://www.bostonomaha.com |
Boston Omaha Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the outdoor billboard advertising business in the southeast United States. It operates through General Indemnity Group, LLC (GIG); Link Media Holdings, LLC (LMH); Boston Omaha Broadband, LLC (BOB); and Boston Omaha Asset Management, LLC (BOAM) segments. The company is also involved in the surety insurance and related brokerage, broadband, and asset management businesses. Boston Omaha Corporation was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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