Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) - 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. See LEE equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Lee Enterprises Incorporated - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Lee Enterprises Incorporated's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check LEE operating cash flow to net income to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Jean Co Ltd
TW:2442
|
0.583x |
|
Galectin Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:GALT
|
0.030x |
|
Sriracha Construction Public Company Limited
BK:SRICHA
|
0.699x |
|
Terra Santa Propriedades Agrícolas S.A.
SA:LAND3
|
0.070x |
|
Black Spade Acquisition III Co
NYSE:BIII
|
-0.002x |
|
Becamex Infrastructure Development JSC
VN:IJC
|
-0.044x |
|
Apyx Medical Inc
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|
-0.044x |
|
Readly International AB
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|
0.372x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) total market value.
| 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
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