Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Ending Cash Position: €46.1 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LE7 Lee Enterprises Inc STU:LE7
54 GF Score
Price €6.35
GF Value €3.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lee Enterprises Ending Cash Position?

Lee Enterprises STU:LE7 +1.60% 54 Ending Cash Position is €46.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lee Enterprises's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €46.1 Mil.

Lee Enterprises's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (€8.5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€10.8 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (€10.8 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€46.1 Mil).

Lee Enterprises's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2023 (€13.6 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€8.6 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2024 (€8.6 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€8.5 Mil).

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Lee Enterprises Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Lee Enterprises Ending Cash Position Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Ending Cash Position
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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
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Lee Enterprises Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Lee Enterprises's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=8.178+0.333
=8.5

Lee Enterprises's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=10.922+35.161
=46.1

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of €46.1 Mil mean?
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Ending Cash Position of €46.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Ending Cash Position too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Ending Cash Position is €46.1 Mil. 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' Ending Cash Position compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Ending Cash Position of €46.1 Mil 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 Ending Cash Position for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Ending Cash Position is €46.1 Mil. 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 €3.90, compared to a current price of €6.35 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is €46.1 Mil. 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 Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Ending Cash Position is €46.1 Mil 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 €6.35 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.90. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:

  • Ending Cash Position: €46.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.90 vs. price of €6.35 (62.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LEE:USA
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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