Boston Omaha Corp (BOC)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
BOC
Boston Omaha Corp
$14.42
+0.07%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $426.94M
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,233.96
+1.68%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 4236% more annual revenue ($4.98B vs $114.89M). GHC leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -12.1%. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BOC
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
GHC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BOC.
Margin of Safety
-30.9%
Fair Value
$846.92
Current Price
$1233.96
$387.04 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BOC
The strongest argument for BOC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BOC
The primary concerns for BOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BOC profiles as a turnaround stock while GHC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
GHC generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Boston Omaha Corp
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Boston Omaha Corporation, is engaged in the outdoor billboard advertising business in the southeastern United States. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Graham Holdings Co
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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