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Lee EnterprisesLEE +3.92%37 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $3.64 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LEE with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 77.47% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-11), Lee Enterprises's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $3.64. The stock price of Lee Enterprises is $7.69. Therefore, Lee Enterprises's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 2.1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LEE'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.26 Max: 2.46
Current: 2.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Lee Enterprises was 2.46. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.26.
LEE's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 77.47% of 617
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs LEE: 2.11
Lee Enterprises (NAS:LEE) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Lee Enterprises's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
7.69
/
3.638510151497
=
2.11
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
LEE vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Lee Enterprises Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $3.64 mean?
Lee Enterprises (LEE) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $3.64 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #478 out of 617 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $3.64. The Media - Diversified industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. Lee Enterprises' value of $3.64 is 349.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #478 out of 617 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #478 out of 617 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. Lee Enterprises' value of $3.64 is 349.4% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 0.81, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $3.64 is 349.4% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $3.64. 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 $2.92, compared to a current price of $7.69 — trading 163.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $3.64 and 349.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.81. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $3.64 as of Sep. 11, 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 $7.69 is trading 163.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.92.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEE:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $3.64
GF Value™: $2.92 vs. price of $7.69 (163.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 349.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#478 of 617)
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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