Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) Tax Provision: €3.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LE7 Lee Enterprises Inc STU:LE7
55 GF Score
Price €6.60
GF Value €4.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Lee Enterprises Tax Provision?

Lee Enterprises STU:LE7 -1.49% 55 Tax Provision is €3.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LE7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Lee Enterprises's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.0 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.4 Mil.

Lee Enterprises Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Enterprises's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Provision Chart

Lee Enterprises Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Lee Enterprises Quarterly Data
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Lee Enterprises Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision 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 €3.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of €3.4 Mil mean?
Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7) has a Tax Provision of €3.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Lee Enterprises' Tax Provision too high?
Lee Enterprises' current Tax Provision is €3.4 Mil. Overall, Lee Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Enterprises' Tax Provision compare to EDUC and IDWM?
Lee Enterprises' Tax Provision of €3.4 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 Tax Provision for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Lee Enterprises and its competitors. Lee Enterprises's current Tax Provision is €3.4 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 (STU:LE7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.02, compared to a current price of €6.60 — trading 64.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is €3.4 Mil. Lee Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lee Enterprises (STU:LE7), the current Tax Provision is €3.4 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 (STU:LE7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.60 is trading 64.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.02. GuruFocus considers Lee Enterprises to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LE7:

  • Tax Provision: €3.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.02 vs. price of €6.60 (64.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges LEE:USA
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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