Lee Enterprises's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.59.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.06.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lee Enterprises was 66.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -28.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -20.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LE70'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.7 Med: -1.9 Max: 70
Current: -28.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Lee Enterprises was 70.00% per year. The lowest was -47.70% per year. And the median was -1.90% per year.
FRA:LE70's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 81.53% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2
vs FRA:LE70: -28.40
Lee Enterprises's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.1 Mil.
Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Lee Enterprises EBIT per Share Related Terms
Lee Enterprises EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.06
* 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 (FRA:LE70) has a EBIT per Share of €2.06 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #609 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Lee Enterprises' EBIT per Share too high?
Lee Enterprises' current EBIT per Share is €2.06. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #609 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #609 out of 747 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 2.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBIT per Share among Media - Diversified companies is 2.00, based on 747 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBIT per Share is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current EBIT per Share is €2.06. 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 (FRA:LE70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.23, compared to a current price of €7.10 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is €2.06. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current EBIT per Share is €2.06 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 (FRA:LE70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.10 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.23.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LE70:
EBIT per Share: €2.06
GF Value™: €4.23 vs. price of €7.10 (67.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LE70 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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