Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Interest Expense: €-32.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:LE7 Lee Enterprises Inc STU:LE7
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What is Lee Enterprises Interest Expense?

Lee Enterprises STU:LE7 -0.69% 50 Interest Expense is €-32.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Lee Enterprises's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -6.6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-32.8 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Lee Enterprises's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 5.6 Mil. Lee Enterprises's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -6.6 Mil. Lee Enterprises's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.84. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Lee Enterprises  (STU:LE7) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Lee Enterprises's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-6.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €407.1 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*5.565/-6.599
=0.84

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Lee Enterprises Incs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Lee Enterprises Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
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Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
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Lee Enterprises Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-32.8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-32.8 Mil mean?
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Interest Expense of €-32.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Interest Expense too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Interest Expense is €-32.8 Mil. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Interest Expense compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Interest Expense of €-32.8 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Interest Expense is €-32.8 Mil. 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 €4.29, compared to a current price of €7.20 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-32.8 Mil. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Interest Expense is €-32.8 Mil 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 (STU:LE7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.20 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.29. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:

  • Interest Expense: €-32.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.29 vs. price of €7.20 (67.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LEE:USA
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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