Lee Enterprises Incorporated Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of March 2026: 1.974x

Lee Enterprises Incorporated cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 1.974x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-6.25 Million) by net assets ($-3.16 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see LEE stock market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.

Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Lee Enterprises Incorporated (1989–2025)

Cash flow conversion efficiency of Lee Enterprises Incorporated from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Lee Enterprises Incorporated's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View today's stock price for Lee Enterprises Incorporated for real-time trading data and today's change.

Lee Enterprises Incorporated Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained

Lee Enterprises Incorporated cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.

Lee Enterprises Incorporated Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Lee Enterprises Incorporated ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Review LEE free cash flow generation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.

Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Coast Entertainment Holdings Ltd
AU:CEH
0.081x
LG Household & Healthcare Ltd Pref
KO:051905
0.029x
Seven West Media Ltd
AU:SWM
-0.001x
Raba Jarmuipari Holding Nyrt
BUD:RABA
-0.007x
Bossa Ticaret ve Sanayi Isletmeleri TAS
IS:BOSSA
0.024x
Auna S.A.
NYSE:AUNA
0.052x
Kotra Industries Bhd
KLSE:0002
0.049x
Paragon Globe Bhd
KLSE:3611
-0.008x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Lee Enterprises Incorporated (1989–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Lee Enterprises Incorporated from 1989 to 2025. Also see LEE current and non-current assets for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.

Year Net Assets Operating Cash Flow Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Change
2025-09-30 $-40.96 Million $-5.54 Million 0.135x +188.82%
2024-09-30 $-7.33 Million $1.12 Million -0.152x -43.05%
2023-09-30 $23.71 Million $-2.52 Million -0.106x -164.33%
2022-09-30 $17.24 Million $2.85 Million 0.166x -85.71%
2021-09-30 $43.23 Million $50.08 Million 1.158x +168.83%
2020-09-30 $-29.63 Million $49.87 Million -1.683x -7.47%
2019-09-30 $-36.83 Million $57.68 Million -1.566x +4.24%
2018-09-30 $-36.26 Million $59.30 Million -1.635x -106.36%
2017-09-30 $-91.21 Million $72.28 Million -0.792x -53.92%
2016-09-30 $-153.81 Million $79.19 Million -0.515x -9.63%
2015-09-30 $-158.58 Million $74.48 Million -0.470x -1.59%
2014-09-30 $-177.54 Million $82.08 Million -0.462x +12.37%
2013-09-30 $-169.69 Million $89.52 Million -0.528x +25.44%
2012-09-30 $-114.06 Million $80.70 Million -0.708x +30.43%
2011-09-30 $-100.89 Million $102.60 Million -1.017x -154.49%
2010-09-30 $57.11 Million $106.57 Million 1.866x -40.53%
2009-09-30 $23.60 Million $74.05 Million 3.138x +260.96%
2008-09-30 $147.09 Million $127.87 Million 0.869x +465.53%
2007-09-30 $1.09 Billion $168.13 Million 0.154x -24.39%
2006-09-30 $996.90 Million $202.68 Million 0.203x +19.30%
2005-09-30 $941.52 Million $160.45 Million 0.170x +15.04%
2004-09-30 $876.84 Million $129.89 Million 0.148x -18.19%
2003-09-30 $802.16 Million $145.24 Million 0.181x +16.40%
2002-09-30 $741.26 Million $115.30 Million 0.156x -80.50%
2001-09-30 $681.94 Million $544.07 Million 0.798x +148.46%
2000-09-30 $395.17 Million $126.89 Million 0.321x +16.17%
1999-09-30 $354.20 Million $97.90 Million 0.276x -12.22%
1998-09-30 $319.80 Million $100.70 Million 0.315x +3.15%
1997-09-30 $319.40 Million $97.50 Million 0.305x +13.38%
1996-09-30 $325.00 Million $87.50 Million 0.269x +15.33%
1995-09-30 $311.00 Million $72.60 Million 0.233x -27.42%
1994-09-30 $241.90 Million $77.80 Million 0.322x +23.30%
1993-09-30 $223.50 Million $58.30 Million 0.261x -21.94%
1992-09-30 $203.80 Million $68.10 Million 0.334x +14.09%
1991-09-30 $183.00 Million $53.60 Million 0.293x -8.21%
1990-09-30 $173.30 Million $55.30 Million 0.319x -8.44%
1989-09-30 $173.30 Million $60.40 Million 0.349x --

About Lee Enterprises Incorporated

NASDAQ:LEE USA Publishing
Market Cap
$136.05 Million
Market Cap Rank
#17848 Global
#4217 in USA
Share Price
$6.12
Change (1 day)
-1.61%
52-Week Range
$3.40 - $11.76
All Time High
$43.21
About

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a digital-first subscription and marketing services company, provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States. The company offers digital subscription platforms; daily and weekly newspapers; and niche products for national and international news are accessible across digital and print formats through websites and mobile applications… Read more