Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE), Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (Lee) Company Profile

US | Communication Services | Publishing | NASDAQ
8.45 -0.10 (-1.17%)
Real-Time Price (USD)
Market Cap A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
52.31M
Revenue (ttm) The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.
600.26M
Net Income (ttm) The company's earnings for a period net of operating costs, taxes and interest.
-42.76M
Shares Out Total number of common shares outstanding as of the latest date disclosed in a financial filing.
5.99M
EPS (ttm) Company's net earnings or losses from continuing operations on a per diluted share basis.
-2.9
PE Ratio The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is the ratio between a company's stock price and earnings per share. It measures the price of a stock relative to its profits.
-2.2
Dividend Yield Measures the cash returned to shareholders by a firm as a percentage of the price they pay for each share of stock.
0.00%
Exchange Name of stock exchange where the trading item trades.
NASDAQ
Avg Volume The average number of shares traded each day over the past 30 days.
19.53K
Open The opening trade price over the trading day.
8.55
Previous Close The last closing price.
8.55
Beta A ratio that measures the risk or volatility of a company's share price in comparison to the market as a whole.
0.73
1 day delta The range between the high and low prices over the past day.
8.31-8.56
52 weeks The range between the high and low prices over the past 52 weeks.
7.57-19.63

Total Valuation

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated has a market cap or net worth of 52.31M. The enterprise value is 87.09M.
Market Cap (ttm) Market Capitalization
A valuation method that multiplies the price of a company's shares by the total number of outstanding shares.
52.31M
Enterprise Value (ttm) Enterprise Value
Enterprise value measures the total value of a company's outstanding shares, adjusted for debt and levels of cash and short-term investments.
Enterprise Value = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash & Equivalents - Short-Term Investments
87.09M

Valuation Ratios

The trailing PE ratio is -1.18. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated's PEG ratio is 0.
PE Ratio (ttm) PE Ratio
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a valuation metric that shows how expensive a stock is relative to earnings.
PE Ratio = Stock Price / Earnings Per Share
-1.18
PS Ratio (ttm) PS Ratio
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is a commonly used valuation metric. It shows how expensive a stock is compared to revenue.
PS Ratio = Market Capitalization / Revenue
0.09
PB Ratio (ttm) PB Ratio
The price-to-book (P/B) ratio measures a stock's price relative to book value. Book value is also called Shareholders' equity.
PB Ratio = Market Capitalization / Shareholders' Equity
0
P/FCF Ratio (ttm) P/FCF Ratio
The price to free cash flow (P/FCF) ratio is similar to the P/E ratio, except it uses free cash flow instead of accounting earnings.
P/FCF Ratio = Market Capitalization / Free Cash Flow
-3.26
PEG Ratio (ttm) PEG Ratio
The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing a company's PE ratio by its expected earnings growth.
PEG Ratio = PE Ratio / Expected Earnings Growth
0

Enterprise Valuation

The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 3.9, with a EV/FCF ratio of -5.43.
EV / Sales (ttm) EV / Sales Ratio
The enterprise value to sales (EV/Sales) ratio is similar to the price-to-sales ratio, but the price is adjusted for the company's debt and cash levels.
EV/Sales Ratio = Enterprise Value / Revenue
0.15
EV / EBITDA (ttm) EV / EBIT Ratio
The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company's valuation relative to its EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.
EV/EBITDA Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBITDA
3.9
EV / EBIT (ttm) EV/EBIT Ratio
The EV/EBIT is a valuation metric that measures a company's price relative to EBIT, or Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
EV/EBIT Ratio = Enterprise Value / EBIT
-13.82
EV / FCF (ttm) EV/FCF Ratio
The enterprise value to free cash flow (EV/FCF) ratio is similar to the price to free cash flow ratio, except the price is adjusted for the company's cash and debt.
EV/FCF Ratio = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow
-5.43

Financial Efficiency

Return on equity (ROE) is -8,616.02% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 0.66%.
Return on Equity (ROE) (ttm) Return on Equity (ROE)
Return on equity (ROE) is a profitability metric that shows how efficient a company is at using its equity (or "net" assets) to generate profits. It is calculated by dividing the company's net income by the average shareholders' equity over the past 12 months.
ROE = (Net Income / Average Shareholders' Equity) * 100%
-8,616.02%
Return on Assets (ROA) (ttm) Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on assets (ROA) is a metric that measures how much profit a company is able to generate using its assets. It is calculated by dividing net income by the average total assets for the past 12 months.
ROA = (Net Income / Average Total Assets) * 100%
-6.76%
Return on Capital (ROIC) (ttm) Return on Capital (ROIC)
Return on invested capital (ROIC) measures how effective a company is at investing its capital in order to increase profits. It is calculated by dividing the EBIT (Earnings Before Interest & Taxes) by the average invested capital in the previous year.
ROIC = (EBIT / Average Invested Capital) * 100%
0.66%
Asset Turnover Asset Turnover
The asset turnover ratio measures the amount of sales relative to a company's assets. It indicates how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate revenue.
Asset Turnover Ratio = Revenue / Average Assets
0.94
Inventory Turnover (ttm) Inventory Turnover
The inventory turnover ratio measures how many times inventory has been sold and replaced during a time period.
Inventory Turnover Ratio = Cost of Revenue / Average Inventory
22.82

Margins

Trailing 12 months gross margin is 76.31%, with operating and profit margins of 0.65% and -7.12%.
Gross Margin (ttm) Gross Margin
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left as gross profits, after subtracting cost of goods sold from the revenue.
Gross Margin = (Gross Profit / Revenue) * 100%
76.31%
Operating Margin (ttm) Operating Margin
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue left as operating income, after subtracting cost of revenue and all operating expenses from the revenue.
Operating Margin = (Operating Income / Revenue) * 100%
0.65%
Pretax Margin (ttm) Pretax Margin
Pretax margin is the percentage of revenue left as profits before subtracting taxes.
Pretax Margin = (Pretax Income / Revenue) * 100%
-7.60%
Profit Margin (ttm) Profit Margin
Profit margin is the percentage of revenue left as net income, or profits, after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue.
Profit Margin = (Net Income / Revenue) * 100%
-7.12%
EBITDA Margin (ttm) EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin is the percentage of revenue left as EBITDA, after subtracting all expenses except interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from revenue.
EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) * 100%
3.72%

Income Statement

In the last 12 months, Lee Enterprises, Incorporated had revenue of 600.26M and earned -42.76M in profits. Earnings per share (EPS) was -2.9.
Revenue (ttm) Revenue
Revenue is the amount of money a company receives from its main business activities, such as sales of products or services. Revenue is also called sales.
600.26M
Gross Profit (ttm) Gross Profit
Gross profit is a company’s profit after subtracting the costs directly linked to making and delivering its products and services.
Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Revenue
458.07M
Operating Income (ttm) Operating Income
Operating income is the amount of profit in a company after paying for all the expenses related to its core operations.
Operating Income = Revenue - Cost of Revenue - Operating Expenses
3.91M
Pretax Income (ttm) Pretax Income
Pretax income is a company's profits before accounting for income taxes.
Pretax Income = Net Income + Income Taxes
-45.65M
Net Income (ttm) Net Income
Net income is a company's accounting profits after subtracting all costs and expenses from the revenue. It is also called earnings, profits or "the bottom line"
Net Income = Revenue - All Expenses
-42.76M
EBITDA (ttm) EBITDA
EBITDA stands for "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization." It is a commonly used measure of profitability.
EBITDA = Net Income + Interest + Taxes + Depreciation and Amortization
22.32M
EBIT (ttm) EBIT
EBIT stands for "Earnings Before Interest and Taxes" and is a commonly used measure of earnings or profits. It is similar to operating income.
EBIT = Net Income + Interest + Taxes
-4.26M
Earnings Per Share (EPS) (ttm) EPS (Diluted)
Earnings per share is the portion of a company's profit that is allocated to each individual stock. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by "diluted" shares outstanding.
Diluted EPS = Net Income / Shares Outstanding (Diluted)
-2.9

Financial Position

The company has a trailing 12 months (ttm) current ratio of 0.78, with a ttm Debt / Equity ratio of 0.
Current Ratio (ttm) Current Ratio
The current ratio is used to measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number can indicate that a company will have trouble paying its upcoming liabilities.
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
0.78
Quick Ratio (ttm) Quick Ratio
The quick ratio measure a company's short-term liquidity. A low number indicates that the company may have trouble paying its upcoming financial obligations.
Quick Ratio = (Cash + Short-Term Investments + Accounts Receivable) / Current Liabilities
0.72
Debt / Equity (ttm) Debt / Equity Ratio
The debt-to-equity ratio measures a company's debt levels relative to its shareholders' equity or book value. A high ratio implies that a company has a lot of debt.
Debt / Equity Ratio = Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
0
Debt / EBIT (ttm) Debt / EBIT Ratio
The debt-to-EBIT ratio is a company's debt levels relative to its trailing twelve-month EBIT. A high ratio implies that debt is high relative to the company's earnings.
Debt / EBIT Ratio = Total Debt / EBIT (ttm)
-11.67

Dividends & Yields

This stock pays an annual dividend of 0, which amounts to a dividend yield of 0.00%.
Dividend Per Share (ttm) Dividend Per Share
Total amount paid to each outstanding share in dividends during the period.
0
Dividend Yield (ttm) Dividend Yield
The dividend yield is how much a stock pays in dividends each year, as a percentage of the stock price.
Dividend Yield = (Annual Dividends Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
0.00%
Earnings Yield (ttm) Earnings Yield
The earnings yield is a valuation metric that measures a company's profits relative to stock price, expressed as a percentage yield. It is the inverse of the P/E ratio.
Earnings Yield = (Earnings Per Share / Stock Price) * 100%
-84.50%
FCF Yield (ttm) FCF Yield
The free cash flow (FCF) yield measures a company's free cash flow relative to its price, shown as a percentage. It is the inverse of the P/FCF ratio.
FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) * 100%
-30.64%
Dividend Growth (YoY) Dividend Growth
The change in dividend payments per share, compared to the previous period.
Dividend Growth = ((Current Dividend / Previous Dividend) - 1) * 100%
0.00%
Payout Ratio (ttm) Payout Ratio
The payout ratio is the percentage of a company's profits that are paid out as dividends. A high ratio implies that the dividend payments may not be sustainable.
Payout Ratio = (Dividends Per Share / Earnings Per Share) * 100%
0.00%

Balance Sheet

The company has in cash and in debt, giving a net cash position of .
Cash & Cash Equivalents Cash & Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents is the sum of "Cash & Equivalents" and "Short-Term Investments." This is the amount of money that a company has quick access to, assuming that the cash equivalents and short-term investments can be sold at a short notice.
Cash & Cash Equivalents = Cash & Equivalents + Short-Term Investments
Total Debt Total Debt
Total debt is the total amount of liabilities categorized as "debt" on the balance sheet. It includes both current and long-term (non-current) debt.
Total Debt = Current Debt + Long-Term Debt
Net Cash Net Cash / Debt
Net Cash / Debt is an indicator of the financial position of a company. It is calculated by taking the total amount of cash and cash equivalents and subtracting the total debt.
Net Cash / Debt = Total Cash - Total Debt
Book Value Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders’ equity is also called book value or net worth. It can be seen as the amount of money held by investors inside the company. It is calculated by subtracting all liabilities from all assets.
Shareholders' Equity = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
Book Value Per Share (ttm) Book Value Per Share
Book value per share is the total amount of book value attributable to each individual stock. It is calculated by dividing book value (shareholders' equity) by the number of outstanding shares.
Book Value Per Share = Book Value / Shares Outstanding
-4.04
Working Capital (ttm) Working Capital
Working capital is the amount of money available to a business to conduct its day-to-day operations. It is calculated by subtracting total current liabilities from total current assets.
Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities
-26.68M

Cash Flow

In the last 12 months, operating cash flow of the company was -6.3M and capital expenditures -9.73M, giving a free cash flow of -16.03M.
Operating Cash Flow (ttm) Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow, also called cash flow from operating activities, measures the amount of cash that a company generates from normal business activities. It is the amount of cash left after all cash income has been received, and all cash expenses have been paid.
-6.3M
Capital Expenditures (ttm) Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are also called payments for property, plants and equipment. It measures cash spent on long-term assets that will be used to run the business, such as manufacturing equipment, real estate and others.
-9.73M
Free Cash Flow (ttm) Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is the cash remaining after the company spends on everything required to maintain and grow the business. It is calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow.
Free Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
-16.03M
FCF Per Share (ttm) Free Cash Flow Per Share
Free cash flow per share is the amount of free cash flow attributed to each outstanding stock.
FCF Per Share = Free Cash Flow / Shares Outstanding
-2.68

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated News

Apr 21, 2025 - prnewswire.com
MARY LEE BLAYLOCK JOINS SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AS PRESIDENT OF BROKERAGE
Seasoned Real Estate Expert to Lead Company-Owned Brokerage Operations NEW YORK , April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sotheby's International Realty today announced that seasoned real estate expert Mary Lee Blaylock has joined the brand as president of brokerage. Responsible for leading its company-owned brokerage operations, she will oversee 48 brokerage offices nationally that support more than 2,300 affiliated agents responsible for $20B in annual sales volume in 2024....[read more]
Apr 1, 2025 - globenewswire.com
WITH THE SOLARHK ACQUISITION COMPLETE, WANG & LEE GROUP WILL DRIVE HONG KONG'S RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE
Hong Kong, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WANG & LEE GROUP, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLGS) today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Solar (HK) Limited (“SolarHK”). The transaction, initially announced on March 3, 2025, has now been finalized, marking a transformative step in WLGS's mission to accelerate Hong Kong's renewable energy transition through integrated solar and energy storage solutions....[read more]
Mar 31, 2025 - globenewswire.com
WANG AND LEE GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN TROOPS, INC.
Hong Kong, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wang and Lee Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLGS) today announced its strategic investment in Nasdaq-listed TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROO). This collaboration aims to unlock synergies by integrating Wang and Lee's cutting-edge AI-driven advertising media, smart home devices, and blockchain-powered token rewards into TROOPS' expansive infrastructure....[read more]
Mar 28, 2025 - globenewswire.com
WANG & LEE GROUP ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HONG KONG'S FIRST LOCALLY DEVELOPED SMART FLOORING PROJECT, TRANSFORMING STEPS INTO CLEAN ENERGY
Innovative partnership with City University of Hong Kong paves the way for sustainable urban solutions HONG KONG, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wang & Lee Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:  ​ WLGS) (the “Company”) today announced the successful installation of the first ever developed and made in Hong Kong smart flooring system capable of converting kinetic energy from human footsteps into usable electricity. This milestone achievement, developed in collaboration with City University of Hong Kong (“City...[read more]
Mar 26, 2025 - globenewswire.com
Lee Enterprises Extends Limited-Duration Shareholder Rights Plan in Light of Hoffmann Letter
DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE) (“Lee” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has unanimously approved an amendment to the Company's existing shareholder rights plan (the “Rights Plan”), pursuant to which the expiration date of the Rights Plan was extended for one year from March 27, 2025 until March 27, 2026....[read more]
Mar 18, 2025 - globenewswire.com
WANG & LEE GROUP, INC., LINKO, AND HK GOLDEN, INC.
Exclusive collaboration rewards users with blockchain tokens for ad engagement, amplifying ESG impact and consumer value Hong Kong, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wang & Lee Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLGS), today announced a landmark partnership with HK Golden, Inc. (“HKGolden”), a leading media and entertainment conglomerate, to integrate exclusive ad-driven content into Linko Smart Technology Limited's (“Linko”) AI-powered smart home devices. This tripartite Partnership establishes HKGolden as ...[read more]
Mar 18, 2025 - globenewswire.com
Lee Enterprises' Amplified Digital Agency Launches Expansive Suite of AI Solutions to Serve Local Businesses
DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, a leading provider of high-quality local news, information, and advertising services, announced today the launch of an expansive suite of AI-powered solutions (AmplifiedDigital.AI) designed to support and empower local businesses. This innovative offering comes from the media company's digital marketing agency, Amplified Digital, and leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to help businesses enhance their operations, con...[read more]
Mar 17, 2025 - globenewswire.com
WANG & LEE GROUP, INC. AND LINKO SMART TECHNOLOGY FORGE EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION TO PIONEER AI-DRIVEN, SUSTAINABLE SMART HOME ECOSYSTEMS
Partnership merges blockchain rewards, renewable energy, and media monetization to redefine ESG innovation Hong Kong, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wang & Lee Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLGS), a global leader in sustainable energy and blockchain solutions, today announced a exclusive collaboration agreement with Linko Smart Technology Limited (“Linko”), a trailblazer in AI-powered smart home technologies. This partnership solidifies W&L's position as the sole provider of AI-driven smart home serv...[read more]
Mar 12, 2025 - globenewswire.com
WANG & LEE'S INNOVATIVE CRYPTO DIVIDEND STRATEGY: PROTECTING SHAREHOLDERS
Hong Kong, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As disclosed in a press release dated March 4, 2025, Wang & Lee Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLGS), intends to distribute a cryptocurrency dividend to its shareholders upon realizing profits and subject to there being retained earnings according to the Company's audited financial statements....[read more]
Feb 6, 2025 - seekingalpha.com
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ:LEE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jared Marks - Vice President, Finance Kevin Mowbray - President & Chief Executive Officer Les Ottolenghi - Chief Transformation & Commercial Officer Tim Millage - Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Daniel Harriman - Sidoti & Company Operator Welcome to the Lee Enterprises 2025 First Quarter Webcast and Conference Call. The ca...[read more]

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Details

Country US
City Davenport
Address 4600 E. 53rd Street
Ticker Symbol LEE
Exchange NASDAQ Global Select
IPO Date Mar 17, 1980
CEO Mr. Kevin D. Mowbray
Sector Communication Services
Industry Publishing
Employees 2.67K
Website https://lee.net

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated Company Description

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States. The company offers print and digital editions of daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers and publications; and web hosting and content management services. It also provides advertising and marketing services, such as audience extension, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, web and mobile production, social media services, and reputation monitoring and management. In addition, the company offers integrated digital publishing and content management solutions for creating, distributing, and monetizing multimedia content for media publications, universities, television stations, and niche publications. Further, it provides commercial printing services; distributes third party publications; and operates a digital marketing agency. The company was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.

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