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Boston OmahaBOC +1.30%70 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BOC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 331 Conglomerates companies, Boston Omaha ranks worse than 69.79% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Boston Omaha's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.50%.
BOC's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 69.79% of 331
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.3
vs BOC: -2.50
Boston Omaha (NYSE:BOC) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Boston Omaha 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BOC vs AIAI, TRC, FIP: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Boston Omaha's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Boston Omaha's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boston Omaha's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Boston Omaha 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.50 mean?
Boston Omaha (BOC) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.50 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Boston Omaha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #231 out of 331 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Boston Omaha's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Boston Omaha's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #231 out of 331 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to AIAI and TRC?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Boston Omaha ranks #231 out of 331 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Boston Omaha in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Boston Omaha and its competitors. Boston Omaha's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. 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 $15.46, compared to a current price of $13.99 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Boston Omaha (BOC), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.50 as of Jun. 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 $13.99 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.46.
GuruFocus considers Boston Omaha to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOC:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.50
GF Value™: $15.46 vs. price of $13.99 (9.5% below fair value)
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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