Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.76 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Lee Enterprises LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Lee Enterprises STU:LE7 -0.68% 50 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Lee Enterprises's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.76.

Lee Enterprises's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.77) to Mar. 2026 (0.76). It may suggest that Lee Enterprises is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Lee Enterprises LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Lee Enterprises LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Lee Enterprises's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	404.086	/	512.673
	=	0.79

Lee Enterprises's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	407.086	/	535.122
	=	0.76

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.76 mean?

Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.76 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.

Is Lee Enterprises' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Lee Enterprises' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.76. 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' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to EDUC and IDWM?

Lee Enterprises' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.76 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.76. 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 €4.19, compared to a current price of €7.25 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.76. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.76 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 €7.25 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.19. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.76
GF Value™: €4.19 vs. price of €7.25 (73% 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

Industry Communication Services Media - Diversified

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Address 4600 E 53rd Street, Davenport, IA, USA, 52807

Website https://www.lee.net

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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