Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) Stock Based Compensation: €1.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:LE70 Lee Enterprises Inc FRA:LE70
43 GF Score
Price €6.40
GF Value €4.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lee Enterprises Stock Based Compensation?

Lee Enterprises FRA:LE70 -10.49% 43 Stock Based Compensation is €1.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LE70 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lee Enterprises's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.2 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.3 Mil.

Lee Enterprises Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Lee Enterprises Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Lee Enterprises Stock Based Compensation Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Stock Based Compensation
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Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Lee Enterprises Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.3 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €1.3 Mil mean?
Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70) has a Stock Based Compensation of €1.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Stock Based Compensation is €1.3 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' Stock Based Compensation compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Stock Based Compensation of €1.3 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Stock Based Compensation is €1.3 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 (FRA:LE70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.01, compared to a current price of €6.40 — trading 59.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €1.3 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (FRA:LE70), the current Stock Based Compensation is €1.3 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 €6.40 is trading 59.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.01. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LE70:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €1.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.01 vs. price of €6.40 (59.6% 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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