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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Lee Enterprises's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.6 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-7.3 Mil.
Lee Enterprises's pretax margin was 5.22%.
During the past 13 years, Lee Enterprises's highest Pretax Margin was 9.47%. The lowest was -7.58%. And the median was 2.25%.
During the past 13 years, Lee Enterprises's highest Pretax Margin was 9.47%. The lowest was -7.58%. And the median was 2.25%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Pre-Tax Income 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 vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.3 Mil.
* 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 (LEE) has a Pre-Tax Income of $-7.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Pre-Tax Income is $-7.3 Mil. 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' Pre-Tax Income compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Pre-Tax Income of $-7.3 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 Pre-Tax Income for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Pre-Tax Income is $-7.3 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 (LEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $7.88 — trading 146.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-7.3 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-7.3 Mil as of Jun. 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 $7.88 is trading 146.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEE:
Pre-Tax Income: $-7.3 Mil
GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $7.88 (146.3% above fair value)
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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