Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) EPS (Basic): €-2.10 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:LE70 Lee Enterprises Inc FRA:LE70
43 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €4.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Enterprises EPS (Basic)?

Lee Enterprises FRA:LE70 -3.38% 43 EPS (Basic) is €-2.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LE70 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lee Enterprises's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.14. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.10.

Lee Enterprises's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.14. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-2.10.

Lee Enterprises's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.18. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.03.

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During the past 13 years, Lee Enterprises's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.80% per year. The lowest was -42.90% per year. And the median was 0.70% per year.

Lee Enterprises  (FRA:LE70) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Lee Enterprises EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Lee Enterprises EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's EPS (Basic) 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.

Lee Enterprises EPS (Basic) Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.38 -0.35 -0.84 -3.92 -5.28

Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.92 -0.27 -0.90 -0.79 -0.14
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Lee Enterprises EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Lee Enterprises's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Sep. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-32.029-0)/6.066
=-5.28

Lee Enterprises's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-1.858-0)/13.761
=-0.14

EPS (Basic) 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 €-2.10

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €-2.10 mean?
Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) has a EPS (Basic) of €-2.10 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' EPS (Basic) too high?
Lee Enterprises' current EPS (Basic) is €-2.10. 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' EPS (Basic) compare to EDUC and TNMG?
Lee Enterprises' EPS (Basic) of €-2.10 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 EPS (Basic) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current EPS (Basic) is €-2.10. 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 €4.39, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 62.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €-2.10. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current EPS (Basic) is €-2.10 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 €7.15 is trading 62.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.39. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LE70:

  • EPS (Basic): €-2.10
  • GF Value™: €4.39 vs. price of €7.15 (62.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LEE:USALE7:Germany
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.
43GF Score

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