Lee EnterprisesSTU:LE7 +3.47%54 Quick Ratio is 1.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks worse than 63.08% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Lee Enterprises's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.09.
Lee Enterprises has a quick ratio of 1.09. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lee Enterprises's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LE7'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 0.76 Max: 1.09
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, Lee Enterprises's highest Quick Ratio was 1.09. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.76.
STU:LE7's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 63.08% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs STU:LE7: 1.09
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Lee Enterprises Quick Ratio Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Quick Ratio 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.
STU:LE7 vs EDUC, TNMG, SCHL: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Lee Enterprises's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 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.
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Quick Ratio of 1.09 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Lee Enterprises' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #651 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Quick Ratio too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Quick Ratio of 1.09 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.09. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Lee Enterprises' value of 1.09 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #651 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Quick Ratio compare to EDUC and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #651 out of 1032 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Lee Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Lee Enterprises' value of 1.09 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lee Enterprises' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Lee Enterprises has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current Quick Ratio of 1.09 is 24.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current Quick Ratio is 1.09, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 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 €4.41, compared to a current price of €7.45 — trading 68.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.09, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 24.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Quick Ratio is 1.09 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 €7.45 is trading 68.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.41.
GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:
Quick Ratio: 1.09 (43% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: €4.41 vs. price of €7.45 (68.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#651 of 1032)
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 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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