Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) Preferred Stock: €0.0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:LE70 Lee Enterprises Inc FRA:LE70
43 GF Score
Price €6.35
GF Value €4.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lee Enterprises Preferred Stock?

Lee Enterprises FRA:LE70 -0.78% 43 Preferred Stock is €0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LE70 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Lee Enterprises's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Lee Enterprises's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €520.8 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Lee Enterprises's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.21.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). Lee Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.14.


Lee Enterprises  (FRA:LE70) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

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

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

Lee Enterprises's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

Lee Enterprises's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


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Lee Enterprises Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Preferred Stock 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.

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Lee Enterprises Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of €0.0 Mil mean?
Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) has a Preferred Stock of €0.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Preferred Stock too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Preferred Stock is €0.0 Mil. 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' Preferred Stock compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Preferred Stock of €0.0 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 Preferred Stock for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Preferred Stock is €0.0 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 (FRA:LE70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.12, compared to a current price of €6.35 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is €0.0 Mil. 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 Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current Preferred Stock is €0.0 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 (FRA:LE70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.35 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.12. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LE70:

  • Preferred Stock: €0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.12 vs. price of €6.35 (54.1% 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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