Lee EnterprisesSTU:LE7 +3.47%54 Current Ratio is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 65.89% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Lee Enterprises's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.14.
Lee Enterprises has a current ratio of 1.14. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LE7'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 0.81 Max: 1.14
Current: 1.14
During the past 13 years, Lee Enterprises's highest Current Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.81.
STU:LE7's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 65.89% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs STU:LE7: 1.14
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Lee Enterprises Current Ratio Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:LE7 vs EDUC, TNMG, SCHL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lee Enterprises Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Current Ratio of 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Lee Enterprises' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #680 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Current Ratio too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Current Ratio of 1.14 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Lee Enterprises' value of 1.14 is 27.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #680 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Current Ratio compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #680 out of 1032 companies for Current Ratio. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Lee Enterprises' value of 1.14 is 27.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Lee Enterprises' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Lee Enterprises has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current Current Ratio of 1.14 is 27.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current Current Ratio is 1.14, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.41, compared to a current price of €7.45 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.14, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 27.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Current Ratio is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.45 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.41.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:
Current Ratio: 1.14 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
GF Value™: €4.41 vs. price of €7.45 (68.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#680 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LE7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee Enterprises Inc is a local news publication company in the United States. It is a digital-first subscription business providing local markets with valuable, high-quality, trusted, intensely local news, information, advertising, and marketing services. The product portfolio of the company includes digital subscription platforms, daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers, and niche products, all delivering original local news and information as well as national and international news. The products offer digital and print editions, and content and advertising are available in real-time through the websites and mobile apps.
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