Lee Enterprises Inc

Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE) Stock Analysis

$6.420

-0.296 (-4.61%)At close

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High
6.720
Open
6.720
VWAP
6.50
Volume
19.29K
Mkt Cap
73.72M
Low
6.360
Amount
125.35K
EV/EBITDA, TTM
7.16

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a subscription and advertising platform and provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 72 markets in 25 states. Its portfolio includes digital subscription platforms, daily and weekly newspapers, and specialized niche products designed to deliver original, trusted local content alongside relevant national and international news. These products are accessible through digital and print formats, with real-time updates available through Websites and mobile applications. It also offers omni-channel marketing solutions, including digital, print, programmatic, video, and social media campaigns. The Company also provides commercial printing, distribution services, and other digital services through its software as a service (SaaS) content management solution, BLOX Digital.

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AI analysis of Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE)

Buy

Lee Enterprises Inc is a good buy right now due to its recent turnaround in profitability, as evidenced by a net income of $5.2 million in Q3 2026 and a significant gross margin of 95.20%. The stock has shown a strong upward trend with a 5-day change of +13.41%, suggesting positive momentum. However, investors should be cautious of the high debt-to-equity ratio of 1165935.90%, which poses a risk to financial stability.

Analyst Ratings (2)

Buy
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Current: 6.42
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Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE) is 15.11, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 13.53.

Forward P/E

Fair
5Y Average P/E
13.53
Current P/E
15.11
Overvalued
37.04
Undervalued
-9.98

Forward EV/EBITDA

Fair
5Y Average EV/EBITDA
8.24
Current EV/EBITDA
7.16
Overvalued
12.64
Undervalued
3.84

Forward P/S

Overvalued
5Y Average P/S
0.15
Current P/S
0.26
Overvalued
0.23
Undervalued
0.07

Events Timeline

2026-09-30 (ET)

09:30:00

Lee Enterprises Appoints Gregory Hoffmann to Board of Directors

2026-09-28 (ET)

13:30:00

Lee Enterprises Acquires Publications in South Dakota and Montana

2026-04-24 (ET)

16:10:00

Lee Enterprises Appoints Nathan Bekke as CEO

2026-03-06 (ET)

17:10:00

Lee Enterprises Files to Sell 15.4M Shares of Common Stock

2026-02-10 (ET)

07:10:00

Company Debt at $455M, Interest Rate Reduced to 5%

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LEE FAQ — answered by Alphio AI

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a subscription and advertising platform and provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 72 markets in 25 states. Its portfolio includes digital subscription platforms, daily and weekly newspapers, and specialized niche products designed to deliver original, trusted local content alongside relevant national and international news. These products are accessible through digital and print formats, with real-time updates available through Websites and mobile applications. It also offers omni-channel marketing solutions, including digital, print, programmatic, video, and social media campaigns. The Company also provides commercial printing, distribution services, and other digital services through its software as a service (SaaS) content management solution, BLOX Digital. It operates in the Consumer Cyclicals sector (NEWSPAPERS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING industry).

Lee Enterprises Inc is a good buy right now due to its recent turnaround in profitability, as evidenced by a net income of $5.2 million in Q3 2026 and a significant gross margin of 95.20%. The stock has shown a strong upward trend with a 5-day change of +13.41%, suggesting positive momentum. However, investors should be cautious of the high debt-to-equity ratio of 1165935.90%, which poses a risk to financial stability.

2 analysts cover LEE: 2 rate it Buy, 0 Hold and 0 Sell.

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