Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE)vsScholastic Corporation (SCHL)
LEE
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
$10.36
-5.82%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $237.42M
SCHL
Scholastic Corporation
$43.16
-0.78%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $812.17M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Scholastic Corporation generates 203% more annual revenue ($1.61B vs $532.42M). SCHL leads profitability with a 3.9% profit margin vs -3.0%. SCHL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.80. SCHL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
LEE
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
SCHL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEE.
Margin of Safety
+4.0%
Fair Value
$36.79
Current Price
$43.16
$6.37 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEE
The strongest argument for LEE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SCHL
The strongest argument for SCHL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LEE
The primary concerns for LEE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SCHL
The primary concerns for SCHL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEE profiles as a turnaround stock while SCHL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCHL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
SCHL is growing revenue faster at -1.9% — sustainability is the question.
LEE generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCHL scores higher overall (55/100 vs 24/100). 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.
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.
Scholastic Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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