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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.20%.
The industry rank for Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:42S's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 74.26% of 540
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.405
vs FRA:42S: 34.20
Boston Omaha (FRA:42S) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Boston Omaha 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Boston Omaha 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE % 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 AIAI, TRC, FIP: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Boston Omaha (FRA:42S) has a 3-Year RORE % of 34.20 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #139 out of 540 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Boston Omaha's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Boston Omaha's current 3-Year RORE % is 34.20. The Conglomerates industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.41. Boston Omaha's value of 34.20 is 361.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #139 out of 540 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to AIAI and TRC?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #139 out of 540 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Boston Omaha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.41. Boston Omaha's value of 34.20 is 361.9% 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 3-Year RORE % for a Conglomerates company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Conglomerates companies is 7.41, based on 540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Boston Omaha's current 3-Year RORE % of 34.20 is 361.9% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Boston Omaha and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boston Omaha's current 3-Year RORE % is 34.20. 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 €14.30, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 34.20 and 361.9% above the Conglomerates industry median of 7.41. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Omaha (FRA:42S), the current 3-Year RORE % is 34.20 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 €12.30 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.30.
GuruFocus considers Boston Omaha to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:42S:
3-Year RORE %: 34.20
GF Value™: €14.30 vs. price of €12.30 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 361.9% above the Conglomerates median (#139 of 540)
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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