Company / Operating Margin
LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc Operating Margin History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
16.9%
FY2018
5-year range
-8.5% / 17.1%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+0.4%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from -20.6% in FY2011 to 19.9% in FY2012.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
16.9% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +30.9%.
Remained stable around 16.9% over the past 2 years.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +25.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +30.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, operating margin increased 0.4% year-over-year.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2012.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2011.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 16.9% | +0.4% |
| FY2017 | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| FY2016 | 17.1% | +302.5% |
| FY2015 | -8.5% | -157.8% |
| FY2014 | 14.6% | +204.9% |
| FY2013 | -14.0% | -170.1% |
| FY2012 | 19.9% | +196.7% |
| FY2011 | -20.6% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026