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Lee EnterprisesLEE +0.74%43 EV-to-OCF is 751.89 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 6811% above its 10-year median of 10.88. GuruFocus rates LEE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 99.51% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lee Enterprises's Enterprise Value is $609.0 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.8 Mil. Therefore, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-OCF for today is 751.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LEE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6443.6 Med: 10.88 Max: 9016.34
Current: 751.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lee Enterprises was 9016.34. The lowest was -6443.60. And the median was 10.88.
LEE's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 99.51% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.835
vs LEE: 751.89
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $8.21.
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 $-2.450.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lee Enterprises EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lee Enterprises EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lee Enterprises's current Enterprise Value is $609.0 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $0.8 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 (LEE) has a EV-to-OCF of 751.89 as of Aug. 05, 2026. This is 6811% above median its historical median of 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #1017 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Lee Enterprises' EV-to-OCF too high?
Lee Enterprises' current EV-to-OCF of 751.89 is 6811% above median its 10-year median of 10.88. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.84. Lee Enterprises' value of 751.89 is 15451% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #1017 out of 1022 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' EV-to-OCF compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #1017 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.84. Lee Enterprises' value of 751.89 is 15451% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.88 vs. the industry median of 4.84, 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-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.84, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current EV-to-OCF of 751.89 is 15451% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current EV-to-OCF is 751.89, which is 6811% above median its own 10-year median of 10.88. 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 (LEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.70, compared to a current price of $8.21 — trading 74.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 751.89, which is 6811% above median its 10-year median of 10.88 and 15451% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 4.84. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current EV-to-OCF is 751.89 as of Aug. 05, 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 (LEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.21 is trading 74.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.70.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEE:
EV-to-OCF: 751.89 (6811% above median its 10-year median of 10.88)
GF Value™: $4.70 vs. price of $8.21 (74.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15451% above the Media - Diversified median (#1017 of 1022)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEE 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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