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Lee EnterprisesSTU:LE7 -1.52%54 Forward PE Ratio is 26.82 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks better than 70.18% on this metric.
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Lee Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lee Enterprises Annual Data
Trend
2024-09
Forward PE Ratio
14.90
Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.90
27.75
STU:LE7 vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.82 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #113 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Forward PE Ratio is 26.82. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.25. Lee Enterprises' value of 26.82 is 88.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #113 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #113 out of 379 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Lee Enterprises in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.25. Lee Enterprises' value of 26.82 is 88.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.25, based on 379 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.82 is 88.2% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.82. 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 €3.98, compared to a current price of €6.50 — trading 63.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.82 and 88.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.25. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.82 as of Jul. 20, 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 €6.50 is trading 63.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.98.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.82
GF Value™: €3.98 vs. price of €6.50 (63.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#113 of 379)
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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