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Boston OmahaBOC +0.52%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates BOC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Conglomerates companies, Boston Omaha ranks worse than 83.7% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BOC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 4.34 Max: 7.42
Current: 7.27
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Boston Omaha was 7.42. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 4.34.
BOC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.7% of 454
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs BOC: 7.27
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Boston Omaha Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Boston Omaha Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Boston Omaha Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Boston Omaha (BOC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.06 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Boston Omaha. This is 17% above median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #380 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Boston Omaha's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.06 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 7.42. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Boston Omaha's value of 5.06 is 84.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #380 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boston Omaha has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Omaha's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AIAI and TRC?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #380 out of 454 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Boston Omaha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Boston Omaha's value of 5.06 is 84.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Boston Omaha's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Boston Omaha has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 454 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Omaha's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.06 is 84.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Boston Omaha. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Omaha's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.06, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 4.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boston Omaha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Omaha (BOC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.57, compared to a current price of $14.38 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.06, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 84.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. Boston Omaha's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Omaha (BOC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Boston Omaha (BOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Omaha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.38 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.57.
GuruFocus considers Boston Omaha to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.06 (17% above median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: $16.57 vs. price of $14.38 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% above the Conglomerates median (#380 of 454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boston Omaha Corp is a diversified holding company engaged in outdoor billboard advertising, broadband services, surety insurance, and related brokerage activities, and asset management. The company generates revenue mainly from leasing advertising space on billboards, providing broadband internet services, and earning premiums and commissions from its insurance operations. In addition, it holds minority equity investments in various businesses, including real estate-related and other industries.
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