LEE (Lee Enterprises) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $-6.20 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LEE Lee Enterprises Inc LEE
43 GF Score
Price $8.23
GF Value $4.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lee Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Lee Enterprises LEE +0.98% 43 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Lee Enterprises's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.246. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $-6.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 23.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 16.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Lee Enterprises was 23.90% per year. The lowest was -145.50% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.

As of today (2026-08-05), Lee Enterprises's current stock price is $8.23. Lee Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.20. Lee Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lee Enterprises was 3.64. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.50.


Lee Enterprises  (NAS:LEE) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Lee Enterprises was 3.64. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.50.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Lee Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Lee Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

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Lee Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.13 -8.36 -7.59 -6.86 -6.20

LEE vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Lee Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Lee Enterprises's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.246/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.246

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -22.064 241.018 -30.229
201609 -23.038 241.428 -31.510
201612 -20.517 241.432 -28.062
201703 -19.139 243.801 -25.923
201706 -17.920 244.955 -24.157
201709 -16.264 246.819 -21.759
201712 -10.013 246.524 -13.412
201803 -9.551 249.554 -12.638
201806 -8.644 251.989 -11.327
201809 -6.537 252.439 -8.551
201812 -4.711 251.233 -6.192
201903 -5.064 254.202 -6.578
201906 -3.919 256.143 -5.052
201909 -6.675 256.759 -8.585
201912 -5.620 256.974 -7.222
202003 -6.477 258.115 -8.286
202006 -6.536 257.797 -8.372
202009 -5.409 260.280 -6.862
202012 -2.442 260.474 -3.096
202103 -2.519 264.877 -3.140
202106 -1.796 271.696 -2.183
202109 6.979 274.310 8.401
202112 10.225 278.802 12.110
202203 8.919 287.504 10.244
202206 8.765 296.311 9.768
202209 2.510 296.808 2.792
202212 2.636 296.797 2.933
202303 1.719 301.836 1.881
202306 2.010 305.109 2.175
202309 3.503 307.789 3.758
202312 3.213 306.746 3.459
202403 1.287 312.332 1.361
202406 0.641 314.175 0.674
202409 -1.598 315.301 -1.674
202412 -4.306 315.605 -4.505
202503 -6.257 319.799 -6.461
202506 -6.465 322.561 -6.618
202509 -6.915 324.800 -7.030
202512 -7.806 324.054 -7.954
202603 -0.246 330.213 -0.246

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $-6.20 mean?
Lee Enterprises (LEE) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $-6.20 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.20. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $-6.20 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.20. 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 (LEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.70, compared to a current price of $8.23 — trading 75.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.20. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $-6.20 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 (LEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.23 is trading 75.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.70. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $-6.20
  • GF Value™: $4.70 vs. price of $8.23 (75.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges LE7:Germany
Address 4600 E 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, USA, 52807
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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