Company / Profit Margin
LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc Profit Margin History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
5.7%
FY2018
5-year range
-11.6% / 5.7%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+58.1%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Profit Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -11.6% in FY2015 to 5.7% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.7% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.0%.
Improved from 1.0% to 5.7% over the past 2 years.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +17.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +26.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- LEE ENTERPRISES, Inc's profit margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2018, profit margin increased 58.1% year-over-year.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2012.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2013.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 5.7% | +58.1% |
| FY2017 | 3.6% | +249.5% |
| FY2016 | 1.0% | +108.9% |
| FY2015 | -11.6% | -389.8% |
| FY2014 | -2.4% | +88.4% |
| FY2013 | -20.3% | -429.7% |
| FY2012 | 6.2% | +142.1% |
| FY2011 | -14.6% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026