Lee Enterprises (NYSE:LEE – Get Free Report) and GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME – Get Free Report) are both small-cap communication services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.
Valuation & Earnings
This table compares Lee Enterprises and GameSquare”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Lee Enterprises | $532.42 million | 0.34 | -$25.84 million | ($2.45) | -3.33 |
| GameSquare | $45.00 million | 0.81 | -$40.10 million | ($0.59) | -0.60 |
Insider and Institutional Ownership
39.2% of Lee Enterprises shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.2% of GameSquare shares are owned by institutional investors. 54.2% of Lee Enterprises shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.8% of GameSquare shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility & Risk
Lee Enterprises has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, GameSquare has a beta of 1.56, meaning that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Profitability
This table compares Lee Enterprises and GameSquare’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Lee Enterprises | -7.21% | -325.44% | -6.55% |
| GameSquare | -87.56% | -42.48% | -15.43% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Lee Enterprises and GameSquare, as reported by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Lee Enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| GameSquare | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
Summary
GameSquare beats Lee Enterprises on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Lee Enterprises
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated provides local news and information, and advertising services in the United States. The company offers digital subscription platforms; daily, weekly, and monthly newspapers and niche publications; and web hosting and content management services. It also provides advertising and marketing services, such as audience extension, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, web and mobile production, social media services, and reputation monitoring and management. In addition, the company offers integrated digital publishing and content management solutions for creating, distributing, and monetizing multimedia content for media publications, universities, television stations, and niche publications. Further, it provides commercial printing services; distributes third party products; and operates a digital marketing services agency. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.
About GameSquare
GameSquare Holdings, Inc. operates as a vertically integrated digital media, entertainment, and technology company. Its platform to connect with gaming and youth culture audiences. The company’s end-to-end platform includes Code Red Esports Ltd., an esports talent agency; GCN, a digital media company focusing on the gaming and esports audience; Zoned, a gaming and lifestyle marketing agency; Complexity Gaming, a esports organization operating; Fourth Frame Studios, a creative production studio; and Mission Supply, a merchandise and consumer products business; Frankly Media, programmatic advertising, Stream Hatchet, live streaming analytics, and Sideqik a social influencer marketing platform. The company also engages in providing marketing and creative services, offering leading data and analytics solutions. The company was formerly known as Engine Gaming & Media, Inc. GameSquare Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Frisco, Texas.
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