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Boston OmahaBOC +1.12%70 Forward PE Ratio is 674.82 as of Aug. 07, 2026. 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 212 Conglomerates companies, Boston Omaha ranks worse than 99.53% on this metric.
Boston Omaha's Forward PE Ratio for today is 674.82.
Boston Omaha (NYSE:BOC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
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Boston Omaha Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Omaha's Forward PE Ratio 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.
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BOC vs AIAI, TRC, FIP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boston Omaha's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boston Omaha's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Omaha's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Boston Omaha (BOC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 674.82 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #211 out of 212 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Boston Omaha's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Boston Omaha's current Forward PE Ratio is 674.82. The Conglomerates industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.28. Boston Omaha's value of 674.82 is 4983.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #211 out of 212 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to AIAI and TRC?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #211 out of 212 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Boston Omaha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.28. Boston Omaha's value of 674.82 is 4983.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 13.28, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Omaha's current Forward PE Ratio of 674.82 is 4983.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Omaha's current Forward PE Ratio is 674.82. 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 $14.46 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 674.82 and 4983.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 13.28. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Omaha (BOC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 674.82 as of Aug. 07, 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 $14.46 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.57.
GuruFocus considers Boston Omaha to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOC:
Forward PE Ratio: 674.82
GF Value™: $16.57 vs. price of $14.46 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4983.4% above the Conglomerates median (#211 of 212)
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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