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Lee EnterprisesFRA:LE70 -6.25%48 EV-to-EBIT is 30.36 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 235% above its 10-year median of 9.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:LE70 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 81.96% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Lee Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €526.8 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's EBIT 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 €17.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Lee Enterprises EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT 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.
FRA:LE70 vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Lee Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is €519.3 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's EBIT 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 €17.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 30.36 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. This is 235% above median its historical median of 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #527 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Lee Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lee Enterprises' current EV-to-EBIT of 30.36 is 235% above median its 10-year median of 9.05. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82. Lee Enterprises' value of 30.36 is 180.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #527 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' EV-to-EBIT compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #527 out of 643 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82. Lee Enterprises' value of 30.36 is 180.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.05 vs. the industry median of 10.82, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.82, based on 643 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT of 30.36 is 180.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current EV-to-EBIT is 30.36, which is 235% above median its own 10-year median of 9.05. 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 €3.69, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 30.36, which is 235% above median its 10-year median of 9.05 and 180.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.82. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current EV-to-EBIT is 30.36 as of Aug. 02, 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 €6.00 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.69.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LE70:
EV-to-EBIT: 30.36 (235% above median its 10-year median of 9.05)
GF Value™: €3.69 vs. price of €6.00 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 180.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#527 of 643)
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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