Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM net income over TTM revenue). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of -1.84% is 24% above its 5-year average of -2.41%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-11.59%–6.26%).
10.39% below its 12-month average of -1.67%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-28): 3.71%.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
-1.84%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
-1.67%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
-3.94%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
-2.41%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
-0.09%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
0.74%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
1.53%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+53.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+23.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2038.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-349.99%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-220.34%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
-2.79%
median of 150 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+34.17%
vs the sector median at left
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated
Market Cap
$158.72M
Net Profit Margin
-1.84%
TTM Avg
-1.67%
3Y Avg
-3.94%
5Y Avg
-2.41%
Market Cap
$157.90M
Net Profit Margin
9.05%
TTM Avg
9.10%
3Y Avg
9.10%
5Y Avg
9.10%
Market Cap
$145.14M
Net Profit Margin
-81.85%
TTM Avg
-84.96%
3Y Avg
-39.88%
5Y Avg
-29.26%
Market Cap
$173.42M
Net Profit Margin
0.03%
TTM Avg
-17.14%
3Y Avg
-46.37%
5Y Avg
-60.16%
Market Cap
$140.90M
Net Profit Margin
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$192.87M
Net Profit Margin
5.31%
TTM Avg
5.10%
3Y Avg
-21.20%
5Y Avg
-7.50%
Market Cap
$124.27M
Net Profit Margin
-14972.71%
TTM Avg
-7952.65%
3Y Avg
-6461.73%
5Y Avg
-6461.73%
Market Cap
$201.24M
Net Profit Margin
-3.05%
TTM Avg
-4.36%
3Y Avg
137.75%
5Y Avg
71.85%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) | $158.72M | -1.84% | -1.67% | -3.94% | -2.41% |
| Charter Communications, Inc. Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (CHTRP)vs › | $157.90M | 9.05% | 9.10% | 9.10% | 9.10% |
| TJGC Group Limited (TJGC)vs › | $145.14M | -81.85% | -84.96% | -39.88% | -29.26% |
| CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI)vs › | $173.42M | 0.03% | -17.14% | -46.37% | -60.16% |
| RADCOM Ltd. (RDCM)vs › | $173.85M | 10.47% | 14.09% | 7.62% | 1.13% |
| WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (SAIQ)vs › | $140.90M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Crexendo, Inc. (CXDO)vs › | $192.87M | 5.31% | 5.10% | -21.20% | -7.50% |
| WeShop Holdings Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (WSHP)vs › | $124.27M | -14972.71% | -7952.65% | -6461.73% | -6461.73% |
| National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI)vs › | $201.24M | -3.05% | -4.36% | 137.75% | 71.85% |
| GIBO Holdings Limited (GIBO)vs › | $114.49M | 0.88% | 0.44% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
Operating Margin
6.6%
Net Profit Margin
-1.8%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | 3.71% |
| 2026-03-29 | -1.76% |
| 2025-12-28 | -4.31% |
| 2025-09-28 | -4.61% |
| 2025-06-29 | -1.36% |
| 2025-03-30 | -9.11% |
| 2024-12-29 | -11.59% |
| 2024-09-29 | -6.36% |
| 2024-06-23 | -2.83% |
| 2024-03-24 | -8.31% |
| 2023-12-24 | 0.44% |
| 2023-09-30 | -1.21% |
| 2023-06-25 | 0.88% |
| 2023-03-26 | -3.45% |
| 2022-12-25 | 0.59% |
| 2022-09-30 | -3.68% |
| 2022-06-26 | -0.14% |
| 2022-03-27 | -3.83% |
| 2021-12-26 | 6.26% |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.47% |
| 2021-06-27 | 1.64% |
| 2021-03-28 | -0.59% |
| 2020-12-27 | 7.51% |
| 2020-09-30 | -0.93% |
| 2020-06-28 | -0.70% |
| 2020-03-29 | -4.42% |
| 2019-12-29 | 4.35% |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.66% |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.53% |
| 2019-03-31 | -2.18% |
| 2018-12-30 | 7.61% |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.91% |
| 2018-06-24 | 3.36% |
| 2018-03-25 | 1.75% |
| 2017-12-24 | 24.34% |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.27% |
| 2017-06-25 | 4.30% |
| 2017-03-26 | 4.59% |
| 2016-12-25 | 7.91% |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.27% |
| 2016-06-26 | 2.71% |
| 2016-03-27 | 13.09% |
| 2015-12-27 | 6.67% |
| 2015-09-30 | 6.20% |
| 2015-06-28 | 1.19% |
| 2015-03-29 | 1.15% |
| 2014-12-28 | 5.50% |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.95% |
| 2014-06-29 | -5.97% |
| 2014-03-30 | 0.96% |
| 2013-12-29 | 6.70% |
| 2013-09-30 | -54.59% |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.07% |
| 2013-03-31 | -3.73% |
| 2012-12-30 | 7.90% |
| 2012-09-30 | -1.98% |
| 2012-06-24 | -0.86% |
| 2012-03-25 | -16.17% |
| 2011-12-25 | 7.58% |
| 2011-09-30 | -4.84% |
| 2011-06-26 | -83.03% |
| 2011-03-27 | -0.82% |
| 2010-12-26 | 9.12% |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.75% |
| 2010-06-27 | 5.10% |
| 2010-03-28 | 1.61% |
| 2009-12-27 | 13.30% |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.90% |
| 2009-06-28 | -12.03% |
| 2009-03-29 | -26.03% |
| 2008-12-28 | -19.99% |
| 2008-09-30 | -81.66% |
| 2008-06-29 | 1.10% |
| 2008-03-30 | -287.83% |
| 2007-12-30 | 7.91% |
| 2007-09-30 | 7.03% |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.99% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.57% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.93% |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.38% |
| 2006-06-30 | 7.82% |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.42% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.79% |
| 2005-09-30 | 4.52% |
| 2005-06-30 | 8.58% |
| 2005-03-31 | 10.71% |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.67% |
| 2004-09-30 | 12.25% |
| 2004-06-30 | 13.90% |
| 2004-03-31 | 9.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.95% |
| 2003-09-30 | 11.99% |
| 2003-06-30 | 12.75% |
| 2003-03-31 | 9.60% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.22% |
| 2002-09-30 | 12.33% |
