Lee Enterprises Inc (LEE)

NASD · Communication Services · Publishing · USA

Lee Enterprises Inc is a micro cap company (market value under $300 million) in the Publishing industry.

Lee Enterprises is a digital-first subscription and marketing services company serving mid-sized communities across multiple states. The company publishes newspapers and operates digital platforms delivering local news and information to subscribers, while providing advertising and marketing solutions to local businesses. Revenue derives from digital and print subscriptions, advertising, marketing services, and digital content management offerings.

From its FY2025 annual report (Form 10-K)

Intrinsic value, DCF valuation, financial health and value investing analysis for the Lee Enterprises Inc stock.

Our verdict on LEE

Undervalued: intrinsic value $13.97 per share, market price $6.12, margin of safety 56.2% (as of 2026-10-30).

Its through-the-cycle earnings (11.4% median margin), capitalised at 5.5% with no growth, values the shares at $13.97; the price of $6.12 is 56% below that value.

Leak Score: 44/100 on 8 of 12 signals (On Watch).

ETFs with the most weight in LEE

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Is LEE undervalued or overvalued?

LEE is undervalued (as of the 2026-10-30 close). Its through-the-cycle earnings (11.4% median margin), capitalised at 5.5% with no growth, values the shares at $13.97; the price of $6.12 is 56% below that value.

What is the intrinsic value of LEE?

$13.97 per share (as of the 2026-10-30 close), against a market price of $6.12. That is a margin of safety of 56.2%. The value is the average of the valuation methods that apply to this company, recomputed every night after the US close.

What is Lee Enterprises Inc's Leak Score?

44 out of 100, which we rate "On Watch", on 8 of 12 value investing signals.