(LEE) Lee Enterprises - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5237684064

LEE: Newspapers, Online Services, Advertising, Printing, Digital Media

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ:LEE) is a U.S.-based media company specializing in local news, information, and advertising services. The company operates a diverse portfolio of daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers, as well as niche publications, complemented by digital subscription platforms. Its services extend to web hosting, content management, and commercial printing. Lee Enterprises also offers a range of advertising and marketing solutions, including audience extension, SEO, SEM, social media management, and reputation monitoring. Additionally, the company provides integrated digital publishing and content management solutions for media outlets, universities, and television stations. It operates a digital marketing services agency and distributes third-party products. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, Lee Enterprises has established itself as a key player in local media and digital publishing.

From a technical perspective, LEEs stock has shown recent weakness, with its last price of $8.80 falling below its SMA20 ($10.90) and SMA50 ($12.65). The SMA200 ($12.33) further highlights the stocks downward trend. Average 20-day volume is 17,900 shares, with an ATR of 0.79, indicating moderate volatility. Fundamental analysis reveals a market cap of $103.77M, with a forward P/E of 15.11, suggesting expectations for future earnings growth. However, the current P/B ratio of 13.43 points to a premium valuation relative to book value. The P/S ratio of 0.12 reflects low revenue multiples, while the RoE of 160.42% indicates strong profitability relative to equity.

Based on and , LEE is expected to face headwinds in the next 3 months. The stocks price decline below its SMA20 and SMA50 suggests ongoing selling pressure, with potential resistance at $10.90 and $12.65. The high P/B ratio of 13.43 may deter value investors, while the forward P/E of 15.11 could attract those anticipating earnings recovery. With an ATR of 0.79, volatility is likely to remain moderate. Overall, the stock may underperform in the near term but could offer long-term value if revenue growth aligns with its low P/S ratio of 0.12.

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LEE Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 55m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
GiC Sub-Industry Publishing
IPO / Inception 1987-11-05

LEE Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -5.77
Fundamental -19.9
Dividend Rating 12.6
Rel. Strength -41.6
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 7.82 USD
Fair Price DCF -

LEE Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 50.5%

LEE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -71.8%
Growth Correlation 12m -3.5%
Growth Correlation 5y -26.2%
CAGR 5y 1.97%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.02
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.79
Alpha -40.42
Beta 1.018
Volatility 56.38%
Current Volume 2.5k
Average Volume 20d 15.9k
What is the price of LEE stocks?
As of April 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 8.50 with a total of 2,526 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.03%, over one month by +1.80%, over three months by -30.04% and over the past year by -33.65%.
Is Lee Enterprises a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Lee Enterprises is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -19.88 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LEE as of April 2025 is 7.82. This means that LEE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8%.
Is LEE a buy, sell or hold?
Lee Enterprises has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for LEE stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LEE Lee Enterprises will be worth about 8.4 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 8.50. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -0.71%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 20 135.3%
Analysts Target Price 20 135.3%
ValueRay Target Price 8.4 -0.7%