Boston Omaha Corp (BOC)vs3M Company (MMM)
BOC
Boston Omaha Corp
$13.73
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $404.83M
MMM
3M Company
$153.76
+0.65%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $79.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
3M Company generates 21680% more annual revenue ($25.02B vs $114.89M). MMM leads profitability with a 11.1% profit margin vs -12.1%. MMM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BOC
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
MMM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BOC.
Margin of Safety
-51.6%
Fair Value
$114.04
Current Price
$153.76
$39.72 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 85 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
Areas to Watch
1.9% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
1.3% revenue growth
Trading at 24.6x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BOC
The strongest argument for BOC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : MMM
The strongest argument for MMM centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BOC
The primary concerns for BOC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : MMM
The primary concerns for MMM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BOC profiles as a turnaround stock while MMM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MMM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
BOC is growing revenue faster at 1.9% — sustainability is the question.
MMM generates stronger free cash flow (349M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MMM 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.
3M Company
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
The 3M Company is an American multinational conglomerate corporation operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, US health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. It is based in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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