Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE)vsPearson PLC ADR (PSO)
LEE
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
$7.69
+3.50%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $178.11M
PSO
Pearson PLC ADR
$15.69
+0.58%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $9.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Pearson PLC ADR generates 603% more annual revenue ($3.63B vs $517.10M). PSO leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -1.8%. PSO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. PSO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 41/100 (D).
LEE
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
PSO
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEE.
Margin of Safety
-17.6%
Fair Value
$10.33
Current Price
$15.69
$5.36 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.3% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 2.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEE
The strongest argument for LEE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : PSO
The strongest argument for PSO centers on Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LEE
The primary concerns for LEE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PSO
The primary concerns for PSO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEE profiles as a turnaround stock while PSO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LEE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.38 — expect wider price swings.
PSO is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
PSO generates stronger free cash flow (316M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PSO scores higher overall (41/100 vs 26/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Pearson PLC ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Pearson plc provides educational materials and learning technologies. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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