LEE (Lee Enterprises) Insider Ownership: 64.17 % (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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LEE Lee Enterprises Inc LEE
43 GF Score
Price $7.97
GF Value $4.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Enterprises Insider Ownership?

Lee Enterprises LEE -2.21% 43 Insider Ownership is 64.17 % as of Aug. 05, 2026. 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.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Lee Enterprises's insider ownership is 64.17%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Lee Enterprises's Institutional Ownership is 19.69%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Lee Enterprises's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 31.27%.

Lee Enterprises Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Lee Enterprises Insider Ownership Chart

Lee Enterprises Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 45.74 45.42 45.42 45.42 45.43 45.21 62.19 63.93 64.17 64.17
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 64.17 % mean?
Lee Enterprises (LEE) has a Insider Ownership of 64.17 % as of Aug. 05, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Insider Ownership too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Insider Ownership is 64.17 %. 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' Insider Ownership compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Insider Ownership of 64.17 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Insider Ownership is 64.17 %. 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 $7.97 — trading 69.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 64.17 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current Insider Ownership is 64.17 % 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 $7.97 is trading 69.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.70. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEE:

  • Insider Ownership: 64.17 %
  • GF Value™: $4.70 vs. price of $7.97 (69.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LE7: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.
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