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Lee EnterprisesSTU:LE7 +1.60%54 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.56 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 78.55% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lee Enterprises's enterprise value is €519.3 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.6 Mil. Therefore, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LE7'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.99 Med: 6.5 Max: 30.34
Current: 17.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lee Enterprises was 30.34. The lowest was 3.99. And the median was 6.50.
STU:LE7's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.55% of 746
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.295
vs STU:LE7: 17.43
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lee Enterprises's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lee Enterprises's share price for today is €6.35.
Lee Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €-2.096.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lee Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is €519.3 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's EBITDA 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 €29.6 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 (STU:LE7) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.56 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lee Enterprises. This is 170% above median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Lee Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.99 to 30.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #586 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Lee Enterprises' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lee Enterprises' current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.56 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.99 to a high of 30.34. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30. Lee Enterprises' value of 17.56 is 140.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #586 out of 746 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #586 out of 746 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30. Lee Enterprises' value of 17.56 is 140.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lee Enterprises' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.99 to 30.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 7.30, 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-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.30, based on 746 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.56 is 140.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lee Enterprises. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.56, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 6.50. 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 €3.80, compared to a current price of €6.35 — trading 67.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.56, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 140.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.30. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.56 as of Aug. 03, 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 67.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.80.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:
EV-to-EBITDA: 17.56 (170% above median its 10-year median of 6.50)
GF Value™: €3.80 vs. price of €6.35 (67.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#586 of 746)
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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