Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Inventory Turnover: 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026)


STU:LE7 Lee Enterprises Inc STU:LE7
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What is Lee Enterprises Inventory Turnover?

Lee Enterprises STU:LE7 -0.69% 50 Inventory Turnover is 0.51 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Lee Enterprises's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.2 Mil. Lee Enterprises's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.3 Mil. Lee Enterprises's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 180.11.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Lee Enterprises's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.

Lee Enterprises  (STU:LE7) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Lee Enterprises's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=4.303/2.18*365 / 4
=180.11

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Lee Enterprises's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4.303 / 105.499
=0.04

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Lee Enterprises Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Lee Enterprises Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Inventory Turnover
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Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Lee Enterprises Inventory Turnover Calculation

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

Inventory Turnover (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Sep. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count )
=11.043 / ((5.084 + 4.001) / 2 )
=11.043 / 4.5425
=2.43

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=2.18 / ((4.122 + 4.484) / 2 )
=2.18 / 4.303
=0.51

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.51 mean?
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Inventory Turnover too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Inventory Turnover is 0.51. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Inventory Turnover of 0.51 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 Inventory Turnover for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Inventory Turnover is 0.51. 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 Inventory Turnover is 0.51. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.51 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.51
  • 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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