Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE)vsNew York Times Company (NYT)
LEE
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
$8.19
-2.85%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $28.81M
NYT
New York Times Company
$85.17
+1.20%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $13.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New York Times Company generates 381% more annual revenue ($2.80B vs $581.81M). NYT leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs -7.1%. NYT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.80. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
LEE
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
NYT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEE.
Margin of Safety
-114.5%
Fair Value
$33.27
Current Price
$85.17
$51.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -146.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEE
LEE has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LEE
The primary concerns for LEE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEE profiles as a turnaround stock while NYT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NYT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (158M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 26/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated provides local news and information and advertising services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Davenport, Iowa.
New York Times Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
The New York Times Company provides news and information for readers and viewers on various platforms worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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