Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE)vsNew York Times Company (NYT)
LEE
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
$7.69
+3.50%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $178.11M
NYT
New York Times Company
$66.88
+0.47%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $10.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New York Times Company generates 471% more annual revenue ($2.95B vs $517.10M). NYT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs -1.8%. NYT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.80. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
LEE
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
NYT
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -146.2% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEE
The strongest argument for LEE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LEE
The primary concerns for LEE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEE profiles as a turnaround stock while NYT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NYT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (184M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (57/100 vs 26/100) and 11.3% revenue growth. 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.
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated provides local news and information and advertising services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Davenport, Iowa.
New York Times Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
The New York Times Company provides news and information for readers and viewers on various platforms worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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