Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
LEE
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
$8.19
-2.85%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $28.81M
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$6.77
+1.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $985.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
USA TODAY Co., Inc. generates 296% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $581.81M). TDAY leads profitability with a 0.1% profit margin vs -7.1%. TDAY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 35/100 (F).
LEE
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
TDAY
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEE.
Margin of Safety
-8571.4%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$6.77
$6.70 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -146.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.2%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEE
LEE has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : TDAY
TDAY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LEE
The primary concerns for LEE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 670.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEE profiles as a turnaround stock while TDAY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
TDAY is growing revenue faster at -5.8% — sustainability is the question.
TDAY generates stronger free cash flow (31M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TDAY scores higher overall (35/100 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.
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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