Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE)vsScholastic Corporation (SCHL)
LEE
Lee Enterprises Incorporated
$8.19
-2.85%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $28.81M
SCHL
Scholastic Corporation
$38.86
+1.12%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $977.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Scholastic Corporation generates 177% more annual revenue ($1.61B vs $581.81M). SCHL leads profitability with a 3.9% profit margin vs -7.1%. SCHL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.80. SCHL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
LEE
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
SCHL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEE.
Margin of Safety
+68.7%
Fair Value
$112.79
Current Price
$38.86
$73.93 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LEE
LEE has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : SCHL
The strongest argument for SCHL centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LEE
The primary concerns for LEE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SCHL
The primary concerns for SCHL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEE profiles as a turnaround stock while SCHL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCHL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
SCHL is growing revenue faster at -1.9% — sustainability is the question.
LEE generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCHL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 26/100). 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.
Scholastic Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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