Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:LE70 Lee Enterprises Inc FRA:LE70
43 GF Score
Price €7.25
GF Value €4.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Enterprises Moat Score?

Lee Enterprises FRA:LE70 -4.61% 43 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LE70 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks better than 89.15% on this metric.

Lee Enterprises has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Lee Enterprises has No Moat: Lee Enterprises faces challenges in the declining newspaper industry, with limited pricing power and customer loyalty. The company lacks significant intellectual property or regulatory barriers, and its market share is not substantial enough to provide a durable competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Lee Enterprises might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Lee Enterprises  (FRA:LE70) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Lee Enterprises Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:LE70 vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #113 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Moat Score too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #113 out of 1041 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #113 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Lee Enterprises in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Lee Enterprises's current Moat Score is 3. 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 (FRA:LE70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.35, compared to a current price of €7.25 — trading 66.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 02, 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 (FRA:LE70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.25 is trading 66.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.35. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LE70:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €4.35 vs. price of €7.25 (66.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LE70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lee Enterprises Business Description

Other Exchanges LEE:USALE7: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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