Boston OmahaFRA:42S +9.24%67 Gross Margin % is 61.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 66.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:42S with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, Boston Omaha ranks better than 93.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:42S'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.45 Med: 66.35 Max: 68.28
Current: 64.52
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Boston Omaha was 68.28%. The lowest was 57.45%. And the median was 66.35%.
FRA:42S's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.37% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FRA:42S: 64.52
Boston Omaha had a gross margin of 61.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Boston Omaha was 1.60% per year.
Boston Omaha (FRA:42S) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Boston Omaha had a gross margin of 61.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Boston Omaha Gross Margin % Related Terms
Boston Omaha Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % 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.
FRA:42S vs TRC, FIP, RCMT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boston Omaha's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Boston Omaha (FRA:42S) has a Gross Margin % of 61.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.35. Over the past decade, Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.45 to 68.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #34 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % too high?
Boston Omaha's current Gross Margin % of 61.85% is near median its 10-year median of 66.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.45 to a high of 68.28. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Boston Omaha's value of 61.85% is 138.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #34 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Boston Omaha has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Omaha's Gross Margin % compare to TRC and FIP?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #34 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Boston Omaha in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Boston Omaha's value of 61.85% is 138.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Boston Omaha's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.45 to 68.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.35 vs. the industry median of 25.96, 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 Gross Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Omaha's current Gross Margin % of 61.85% is 138.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Omaha's current Gross Margin % is 61.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.35. 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 (FRA:42S) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.17, compared to a current price of €13.00 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.35 and 138.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Boston Omaha's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Omaha (FRA:42S), the current Gross Margin % is 61.85% 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 (FRA:42S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boston Omaha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.00 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.17.
GuruFocus considers Boston Omaha to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:42S:
Gross Margin %: 61.85% (near median its 10-year median of 66.35)
GF Value™: €13.17 vs. price of €13.00 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.3% above the Conglomerates median (#34 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:42S 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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