Boston Omaha (FRA:42S) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -3.09% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:42S Boston Omaha Corp FRA:42S
69 GF Score
Price €12.50
GF Value €14.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Boston Omaha Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Boston Omaha FRA:42S +1.63% 69 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:42S with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Conglomerates companies, Boston Omaha ranks worse than 83.51% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Boston Omaha's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-7.44 Mil. Boston Omaha's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €240.50 Mil. Therefore, Boston Omaha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:42S' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.65   Med: -1.66   Max: 20.59
Current: -4.83

During the past 11 years, Boston Omaha's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 20.59%. The lowest was -10.65%. And the median was -1.66%.

FRA:42S's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than
83.51% of 552 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.465 vs FRA:42S: -4.83

Boston Omaha  (FRA:42S) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Boston Omaha Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Boston Omaha Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.

Boston Omaha Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Boston Omaha Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
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Boston Omaha Quarterly Data
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FRA:42S vs TRC, FIP, RCMT: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


FRA:42S
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Boston Omaha Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Boston Omaha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-10.614/( (278.962+241.167 )/ 2 )
=-10.614/260.0645
=-4.08 %

Boston Omaha's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-7.436/( (241.167+239.837)/ 2 )
=-7.436/240.502
=-3.09 %

* 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.09% mean?
Boston Omaha (FRA:42S) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.09% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #461 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Boston Omaha's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.09%. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #461 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Boston Omaha has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boston Omaha's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TRC and FIP?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #461 out of 552 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Boston Omaha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 7.47, based on 552 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Omaha's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.09%. 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 €14.59, compared to a current price of €12.50 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.09%. Boston Omaha's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Omaha (FRA:42S), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.09% 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 €12.50 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.59. GuruFocus considers Boston Omaha to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:42S:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -3.09%
  • GF Value™: €14.59 vs. price of €12.50 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges BOC:USA42S:Germany
Address 1601 Dodge Street, Suite 3300, Omaha, NE, USA, 68102
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.
69GF Score

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