What is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's (LEE) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) is 33/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (39), Value (37), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Lee Enterprises, Incorporated have an economic moat?

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 33/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated in?

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (United States).

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Lee Enterprises, Incorporated · Communication Services · United States · $184M · Avg Vol: $375K/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

—

D/E

12187.1x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated is a major American newspaper publisher providing local news, information, and advertising services across numerous markets. The company maintains a strong market position through its deep local market penetration and established brand recognition, serving as a primary source of community news and an effective advertising platform in the regions it operates.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	781.0M	691.1M	611.4M	562.3M	-10.4%	517.1M
EPS	-0.06	-0.25	-1.21	-1.75	—	-1.23
Shares	22.2M	22.2M	22.2M	22.2M	0.0%	22.3M
Debt	516.4M	500.1M	483.9M	481.6M	-2.3%	475.3M
Equity	15.0M	21.2M	-9.9M	-43.3M	41.6%	—
Op CF	2.9M	-3.2M	1.1M	-5.5M	-37.4%	-0.2M
Inv CF	6.9M	8.6M	3.7M	7.7M	—	—
Fin CF	-19.7M	-7.1M	-9.8M	-1.8M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+7.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$8.37

RSI (14)

55.3

52W High

$11.88

From 52W High

0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

5.4%41.6

ROE

—N/A

GP/Assets

52.2%83.4

Op. Margin

11.1%56.9

FCF/Assets

n/mN/A

Piotroski

36.9

Int. Cover

0.8x23.4

D/E Ratio

12187.08x0.0

Current Ratio

1.17x34.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

11.4x37.8

P/FCF

n/mN/A

P/B

-82.7x25.0

P/S

0.4x91.0

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

70%44.6

RS 6M

-16%37.6

SMA 50/200

1.12x84.4

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$184M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

60.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Communication Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LEE are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
LEE	Lee Enterprises, Incorporated(you)	$184M	33	Sell
SCHL	Scholastic Corporation	$760M	62	Hold
TDAY	USA TODAY Co., Inc.	$941M	62	Hold
ANGI	Angi Inc.	$200M	33	Sell
NYT	The New York Times Company	$10.9B	57	Hold
FLNT	Fluent, Inc.	$132M	30	Sell
CXDO	Crexendo, Inc.	$209M	41	Hold
WLY	John Wiley & Sons, Inc.	$2.7B	90	Strong Buy
FIRY	Firy Inc.	$151M	26	Sell
KVHI	KVH Industries, Inc.	$136M	27	Sell

Peer medians: ROE 6.4% · P/E 19.2x · Gross margin 57.0%

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE): Stock Score Summary

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 33/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (45/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$8.37
Market Cap	$184M
Price/Book	-82.70
Return on Invested Capital	5.4%
Debt/Equity	12187.08x
Gross Margin	60.7%
Operating Margin	11.1%
Revenue Growth	-10.8%
Free Cash Flow	$26M

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated operates in the Publishing industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated’s (LEE) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) is 33/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (37), and Momentum (45) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Lee Enterprises, Incorporated have an economic moat?: Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 33/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Lee Enterprises, Incorporated in?: Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing industry (United States).