Lee Enterprises, Inc.

  • Market Cap: Micro Cap
  • Industry: Media & Entertainment
  • ISIN: US5237684064
USD
3.86
-0.01 (-0.26%)
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stock-summaryPrice Point
High/Low

1Day

52 Week

Valuation
Technical
Day's Volume

CASH

12.38 k

Shareholding (Mar 2025)

FII

3.89%

Held by 13 FIIs

DII

83.33%

Held by 13 DIIs

Promoter

0.00%

How big is Lee Enterprises, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of Jun 18, Lee Enterprises, Inc. has a market capitalization of 40.43 million and reported net sales of 591.09 million with a net profit of -41.41 million over the latest four quarters.

As of Jun 18, Lee Enterprises, Inc. has a market capitalization of 40.43 million, categorizing it as a Micro Cap company.<BR><BR>As of Jun 18, the sum of net sales for the latest four quarters is 591.09 million, while the sum of net profit for the same period is -41.41 million.<BR><BR>As of Sep 24, the shareholder's funds are reported at -9.89 million, and the total assets amount to 649.17 million.

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What does Lee Enterprises, Inc. do?

22-Jun-2025

Lee Enterprises, Inc. is a micro-cap company that provides local news and information, along with print and digital advertising services. As of March 2025, it reported net sales of $137 million and a net loss of $12 million.

Overview: <BR>Lee Enterprises, Inc. is a provider of local news and information, as well as a platform for print and digital advertising, operating within the Media & Entertainment industry and classified as a micro-cap company.<BR><BR>Financial Snapshot: <BR>Most recent Net Sales: 137 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Most recent Net Profit: -12 Million (Quarterly Results - Mar 2025) <BR>Market-cap: USD 40.43 Million (Micro Cap)<BR><BR>Key Metrics: <BR>P/E: NA (Loss Making) <BR>Industry P/E: NA <BR>Dividend Yield: 0.00% <BR>Debt Equity: -11.73 <BR>Return on Equity: 48.55% <BR>Price to Book: -1.04<BR><BR>Contact Details: <BR>Address: 4600 E. 53RD STREET, DAVENPORT IA: 52807 <BR>Tel: 1 563 3832100 <BR>Website: http://lee.net

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Should I buy, sell or hold Lee Enterprises, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

Who are in the management team of Lee Enterprises, Inc.?

22-Jun-2025

As of March 2022, the management team of Lee Enterprises, Inc. includes Chairman Mary Junck, CEO Kevin Mowbray, Lead Independent Director Herbert Moloney, and Independent Directors Gregory Schermer, Richard Cole, Steven Fletcher, and Margaret Liberman. They oversee the company's operations and strategic direction.

As of March 2022, the management team of Lee Enterprises, Inc. includes the following individuals:<BR><BR>- Ms. Mary Junck, Chairman of the Board<BR>- Mr. Kevin Mowbray, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director<BR>- Mr. Herbert Moloney, Lead Independent Director<BR>- Mr. Gregory Schermer, Director<BR>- Dr. Richard Cole, Independent Director<BR>- Mr. Steven Fletcher, Independent Director<BR>- Ms. Margaret Liberman, Independent Director<BR><BR>This team is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction.

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Is Lee Enterprises, Inc. overvalued or undervalued?

20-Sep-2025

As of December 8, 2022, Lee Enterprises, Inc. is considered overvalued and risky, with a negative Price to Book Value of -1.06 and poor performance, reflected in a year-to-date return of -63.8% compared to the S&P 500's 12.22%.

As of 8 December 2022, the valuation grade for Lee Enterprises, Inc. moved from expensive to risky, indicating a shift in perceived value. The company appears to be overvalued based on its negative Price to Book Value of -1.06, an EV to EBIT ratio of 30.99, and an EV to Sales ratio of 0.84. In comparison to peers, Gannett Co., Inc. has a more favorable EV to EBITDA of 7.2814, while Daily Journal Corp. shows a much higher P/E ratio of 25.5434, further highlighting Lee's relative weakness.<BR><BR>The company's performance has been significantly lagging, with a year-to-date return of -63.8% compared to the S&P 500's positive return of 12.22%, and a 3-year return of -70.88% against the S&P's 70.41%. This stark contrast reinforces the notion that Lee Enterprises, Inc. is overvalued in its current state.

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Is Lee Enterprises, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

20-Sep-2025

As of July 28, 2025, Lee Enterprises, Inc. has shifted to a bearish trend with a year-to-date return of -63.8%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 12.22%.

As of 28 July 2025, the technical trend for Lee Enterprises, Inc. has changed from mildly bearish to bearish. The current stance is bearish with moderate strength, indicated by the weekly MACD showing mildly bullish momentum but the monthly MACD and KST both being bearish. The moving averages and Bollinger Bands are also reflecting a mildly bearish trend on the daily and weekly time frames. <BR><BR>In terms of performance, the stock has significantly underperformed against the S&P 500, with a year-to-date return of -63.8% compared to the S&P 500's 12.22%. Over the past year, the stock has returned -34.84%, while the S&P 500 has gained 17.14%.

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With a Negative Book Value, the company has a Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength

  • Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate -20.86% of over the last 5 years
  • High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
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The company has declared Negative results for the last 5 consecutive quarters

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Risky - Negative Book Value

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Below par performance in long term as well as near term

stock-summaryMojo Parameters
Mojo Parameters
Stock DNA
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Industry

Media & Entertainment

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Market cap

USD 26 Million (Micro Cap)

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P/E

NA (Loss Making)

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Industry P/E

NA

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Dividend Yield

0.00%

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Debt Equity

-11.09

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Return on Equity

33.42%

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Price to Book

-0.64

Revenue and Profits:
Net Sales:
141 Million
(Quarterly Results - Jun 2025)
Net Profit:
-2 Million
stock-summaryTotal Returns
Total Returns (Price + Dividend) stock-summary
TimePeriod
Price Return
Dividend Return
Total Return
3 Months
-2.03%
0%
-2.03%
6 Months
-44.14%
0%
-44.14%
1 Year
-76.26%
0%
-76.26%
2 Years
-66.14%
0%
-66.14%
3 Years
-78.23%
0%
-78.23%
4 Years
-84.74%
0%
-84.74%
5 Years
-65.23%
0%
-65.23%

Lee Enterprises, Inc. for the last several years.

Risk Adjusted Returns v/s stock-summary
stock-summaryNews & Corporate Actions
News
Announcements stock-summary
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No announcement available
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No corporate action available
stock-summaryKey Factors
Quality key factors stock-summary
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
1.13%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-20.86%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
1.02
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
6.46
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-11.73
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
1.41
Tax Ratio
7.91%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
43.29%
ROCE (avg)
9.58%
ROE (avg)
29.71%
Valuation key factors
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
-1.06
EV to EBIT
30.99
EV to EBITDA
12.28
EV to Capital Employed
1.19
EV to Sales
0.84
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
3.85%
ROE (Latest)
Negative BV
Technicals key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bullish
Bearish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Mildly Bearish
Moving Averages
Bearish (Daily)
KST
Mildly Bullish
Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
No Trend
Mildly Bullish
stock-summary Technical Indicator Scale: Bearish, Mildly Bearish, Sideways, Mildly Bullish, Bullish  Turned 
stock-summaryShareholding
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Shareholding Compare (%holding) stock-summary
Majority shareholders

Domestic Funds

Domestic Funds

Held in 7 Schemes (12.78%)

Foreign Institutions

Held by 13 Foreign Institutions (3.89%)

Strategic Entities with highest holding

Highest Public shareholder

stock-summaryFinancial
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Quarterly Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Jun'25 - YoYstock-summary
Jun'25
Jun'24
Change(%)
Net Sales
141.30
150.60
-6.18%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
13.30
13.00
2.31%
Interest
10.10
10.10
Exceptional Items
-7.10
-3.80
-86.84%
Consolidate Net Profit
-1.70
-3.70
54.05%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
67.60%
41.00%
2.66%
USD in Million.
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is -6.18% vs -12.08% in Jun 2024

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in quarter ended Jun 2025 is 54.05% vs -276.19% in Jun 2024

Annual Results Snapshot (Consolidated) - Sep'24stock-summary
Sep'24
Sep'23
Change(%)
Net Sales
611.40
691.10
-11.53%
Operating Profit (PBDIT) excl Other Income
58.00
75.80
-23.48%
Interest
41.20
41.50
-0.72%
Exceptional Items
-27.00
-20.30
-33.00%
Consolidate Net Profit
-23.60
-2.70
-774.07%
Operating Profit Margin (Excl OI)
49.80%
65.40%
-1.56%
USD in Million.
Direction Arrows
Net Sales

YoY Growth in year ended Sep 2024 is -11.53% vs -11.51% in Sep 2023

Direction Arrows
Consolidated Net Profit

YoY Growth in year ended Sep 2024 is -774.07% vs -2,800.00% in Sep 2023

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About Lee Enterprises, Inc. stock-summary
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Lee Enterprises, Inc.
Media & Entertainment
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a provider of local news and information, and a platform for print and digital advertising. The Company's products included 46 daily and 34 Sunday newspapers, 300 weekly newspapers, and classified and niche publications, as of September 25, 2016. The Company also provides a range of digital products, including video, digital couponing, behavioral targeting, audience retargeting, banner advertisements and social networking. It provides digital marketing services to small and midsized businesses (SMBs), including search engine marketing (SEM), social media, audience extension, business profiles, and Website hosting and design. It offers small business solutions, including search engine optimization (SEO), local online marketing, social media marketing, video advertising and Website design. The markets it caters to are located primarily in the Midwest, Mountain West and West regions of the United States.
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Company Details
4600 E. 53RD STREET , DAVENPORT IA : 52807
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Tel: 1 563 3832100
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