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Lee EnterprisesFRA:LE70 -0.78%43 Receivables Turnover is 2.54 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. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Lee Enterprises ranks better than 79.15% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Lee Enterprises's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €105.5 Mil. Lee Enterprises's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €41.5 Mil.
Hence, Lee Enterprises's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54.
Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Lee Enterprises Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Lee Enterprises Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Receivables Turnover 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.
FRA:LE70 vs EDUC, IDWM, TNMG: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Lee Enterprises's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Lee Enterprises's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee Enterprises's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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 (FRA:LE70) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.54 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #210 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Lee Enterprises' Receivables Turnover too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Receivables Turnover is 2.54. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Lee Enterprises' value of 2.54 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #210 out of 1007 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' Receivables Turnover compare to EDUC and IDWM?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Lee Enterprises ranks #210 out of 1007 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Lee Enterprises in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Lee Enterprises' value of 2.54 is 52.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.31, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lee Enterprises's current Receivables Turnover of 2.54 is 52.2% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Enterprises's current Receivables Turnover is 2.54. 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 Receivables Turnover is 2.54 and 52.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.31. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.54 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:
Receivables Turnover: 2.54
GF Value™: €4.12 vs. price of €6.35 (54.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#210 of 1007)
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 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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