LEE (Lee Enterprises) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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LEE Lee Enterprises Inc LEE
43 GF Score
Price $8.23
GF Value $4.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Enterprises Growth Rank?

Lee Enterprises LEE +0.98% 43 Growth Rank is 1 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates LEE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lee Enterprises has the Growth Rank of 1.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Lee Enterprises Growth Rank Related Terms

LEE vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Lee Enterprises (LEE) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Lee Enterprises' Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Lee Enterprises' Growth Rank too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Growth Rank of 1 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Growth Rank compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Lee Enterprises' own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. 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 $4.70, compared to a current price of $8.23 — trading 75.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (LEE), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Aug. 05, 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 $8.23 is trading 75.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.70. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LEE:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $4.70 vs. price of $8.23 (75.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LE7: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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