Lee EnterprisesSTU:LE7 -2.67%50 Days Inventory is 180.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 84.93. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 83.01% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LE7'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.08 Med: 84.93 Max: 159.47
Current: 159.47
During the past 13 years, Lee Enterprises's highest Days Inventory was 159.47. The lowest was 57.08. And the median was 84.93.
STU:LE7's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 83.01% of 665
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.7
vs STU:LE7: 159.47
Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (176.79) to Mar. 2026 (180.11).
It might indicate that Lee Enterprises's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lee Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Lee Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lee Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Lee Enterprises's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Lee Enterprises Days Inventory Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory 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, IDWM, TNMG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 180.11 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 84.93. Over the past decade, Lee Enterprises' Days Inventory has ranged from 57.08 to 159.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #552 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Days Inventory too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Days Inventory of 180.11 is 112% above median its 10-year median of 84.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.08 to a high of 159.47. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Lee Enterprises' value of 180.11 is 527.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #552 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Days Inventory compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #552 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Lee Enterprises' value of 180.11 is 527.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee Enterprises' own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.08 to 159.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.93 vs. the industry median of 28.70, Lee Enterprises has consistently been above 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 Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 665 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current Days Inventory of 180.11 is 527.6% above 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current Days Inventory is 180.11, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 84.93. 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 €4.38, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 180.11, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 84.93 and 527.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Days Inventory is 180.11 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 €7.30 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.38.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:
Days Inventory: 180.11 (112% above median its 10-year median of 84.93)
GF Value™: €4.38 vs. price of €7.30 (66.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 527.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#552 of 665)
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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