Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lee Enterprises Incorporated stock (LEE) is currently trading at $8.19. Lee Enterprises Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.34. Analyst consensus price target for LEE is $20.00. WallStSmart rates LEE as Sell.
- LEE PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LEE PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LEE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LEE stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LEE fair value vs current price
- LEE insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LEE undervalued or overvalued?
- Lee Enterprises Incorporated financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LEE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LEE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) Key Strengths (1)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) Areas to Watch (9)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Revenue declining -6.20%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -38.30%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very expensive at 13.4x book value
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Moderate institutional interest at 38.08%
Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 26/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 9 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (99.04), Price/Book (13.43) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -6.20%, EPS Growth at -38.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -146.20%, Operating Margin at 6.76%, Profit Margin at -7.09%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -146.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -6.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LEE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LEE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.34x trades 584% above its historical average of 0.05x (95th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 12% below its historical high of 0.39x set in Mar 2026, and Infinity% above its historical low of 0x in Jan 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › PUBLISHING
The Big Picture
Lee Enterprises Incorporated is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 582M with 6% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -7.1% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 4M in free cash flow and 4M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 6% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -7.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lee Enterprises Incorporated.
Bottom Line
Lee Enterprises Incorporated is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(43 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +27,800 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +27,800 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +27,800 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +27,800 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +27,800 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +19,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +19,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +15,200 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +15,200 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +13,710 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +15,200 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +15,200 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,600 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,600 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,600 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +10,600 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HOFFMANN, DAVID HENRY Director, 10% Owner | Buy | +6,099 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:02:14 AM
About Lee Enterprises Incorporated(LEE)
NASDAQ
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.