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Australian (ASX) Interactive Media and Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-1.2%
  • 3M-5.7%
  • 1Y-30.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Interactive Media and Services industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by a pullback from REA Group of 1.8%. Meanwhile, CAR Group actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 5.8% in the last week. The industry has fallen 30% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Interactive Media and Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 13 May 2026AU$37.9bAU$4.7bAU$722.8m19.7x52.4x8x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026AU$35.6bAU$4.7bAU$722.8m19.9x49.3x7.6x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026AU$39.6bAU$4.7bAU$721.7m22.7x54.9x8.4x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026AU$43.3bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b36.5x38.2x9.6x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026AU$44.7bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b35.7x39.5x9.9x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025AU$48.4bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b38.1x42.7x10.8x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025AU$53.6bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b43.3x47.3x11.9x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025AU$56.0bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b45.2x49.4x12.4x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025AU$60.9bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b47x53.5x13.5x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025AU$58.0bAU$4.8bAU$924.6m51.7x62.7x12.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025AU$56.9bAU$4.8bAU$924.6m51.2x61.5x11.9x
Thu, 15 May 2025AU$58.0bAU$4.8bAU$924.6m53.1x62.7x12.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025AU$53.8bAU$4.8bAU$924.3m47.5x58.3x11.3x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025AU$56.9bAU$4.8bAU$924.4m51.9x61.6x11.9x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025AU$58.2bAU$4.6bAU$508.9m52.7x114.4x12.7x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025AU$54.7bAU$4.6bAU$508.9m47.2x107.5x11.9x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024AU$60.6bAU$4.6bAU$509.3m42.1x119x13.2x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024AU$56.4bAU$4.6bAU$509.4m48.7x110.8x12.3x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024AU$50.5bAU$4.6bAU$509.6m45.5x99.1x11x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024AU$52.9bAU$4.6bAU$467.2m53.8x113.2x11.5x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024AU$49.5bAU$4.4bAU$702.8m60.1x70.4x11.3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024AU$49.4bAU$4.4bAU$705.4m59.9x70x11.3x
Fri, 17 May 2024AU$49.6bAU$4.4bAU$705.5m60.4x70.4x11.3x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024AU$47.9bAU$4.4bAU$742.4m63.1x64.6x11x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024AU$49.7bAU$4.4bAU$742.6m66x67x11.4x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024AU$48.9bAU$4.0bAU$1.2b33.7x41.1x12.1x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024AU$46.7bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b33x39.6x11.5x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023AU$42.3bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b30.8x35.9x10.4x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023AU$39.4bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b29x33.4x9.7x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023AU$41.6bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b29x35.2x10.3x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023AU$42.9bAU$4.0bAU$1.2b40.5x36.8x10.7x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023AU$39.9bAU$3.9bAU$1.1b33.5x37.1x10.3x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023AU$37.9bAU$3.9bAU$1.1b31.6x35.2x9.7x
Sat, 20 May 2023AU$38.8bAU$3.9bAU$1.1b34.7x36x10x
Price to Earnings Ratio

36x


Total Market Cap: AU$38.8bTotal Earnings: AU$1.1bTotal Revenue: AU$3.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Interactive Media and Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 60.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Interactive Media and Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 52.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 60.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 11.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 8.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Interactive Media and Services industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 6.5% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Interactive Media and Services compare with similar industries?

AU Market-0.098%
Telecom-2.13%
Interactive Media and Services-1.24%
Interactive Media and Services-1.24%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CAR CAR GroupAU$26.915.8%
+AU$560.2m		-27.6%PE34.5x
RNT Rent.com.auAU$0.0633.3%
+AU$2.3m		215.0%PS19.7x
OVT OvantiAU$0.02519.0%
+AU$1.9m		-58.3%PS2.3x
TNY Tinybeans GroupAU$0.0935.7%
+AU$916.7k		19.2%PS2.5x

Latest News

REA
AU$171.00
REA Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-31.0%
HPG
AU$0.75
hipages Group Holdings
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-16.2%
Narrative Update • May 09

HPG: Share Buyback And 2026 Guidance Will Support Measured Earnings Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for hipages Group Holdings steady at A$0.78, indicating incremental adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than a change in the overall price target direction. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on April 30, 2026, indicating approval for capital to be allocated to repurchasing shares (Key Developments).
OVT
AU$0.025
Ovanti
7D
19.0%
1Y
-58.3%
CAR
AU$26.91
CAR Group
7D
5.8%
1Y
-27.6%
Narrative Update • May 02

CAR: Upcoming Dividend Timeline Will Support Future Bullish Earnings Confidence

Analysts have reduced their price target on CAR Group by A$0.66 to account for slightly lower assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while maintaining their overall view of the business as broadly unchanged. What's in the News CAR Group Limited declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.425 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, giving investors clarity on the upcoming cash distribution (Key Developments).
SEK
AU$13.47
SEEK
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-39.6%
New Narrative • Apr 30

AI Investment Headwinds May Limit Marketplace Power Yet Still Support Long Term Upside

Catalysts About SEEK SEEK operates online employment marketplaces across APAC, connecting candidates and hirers and monetising placements through job ads, depth products and related hiring services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
FDV
AU$0.37
Frontier Digital Ventures
7D
-1.3%
1Y
48.0%
ART
AU$0.21
Airtasker
7D
-10.4%
1Y
-32.3%
Narrative Update • Apr 27

ART: Lower Future P/E Assumption Will Pressure Market Outlook

Analysts have slightly adjusted their Airtasker view, trimming the P/E assumption to around 9.9x and refining growth and margin expectations. This feeds through to a modest change in the A$ price target while keeping fair value broadly in line with prior estimates.
TNY
AU$0.093
Tinybeans Group
7D
5.7%
1Y
19.2%
RMY
AU$0.038
RMA Global
7D
-7.3%
1Y
15.2%
RNT
AU$0.063
Rent.com.au
7D
3.3%
1Y
215.0%