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Australian (ASX) Interactive Media and Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M-10.0%
  • 1Y-37.3%
  • YTD-24.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Interactive Media and Services industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Frontier Digital Ventures declining 5.6%. In contrast, CAR Group has gained 12%. The industry has fallen 37% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 02 Jun 2026AU$33.9bAU$4.7bAU$722.8m20.2x46.9x7.2x
Thu, 30 Apr 2026AU$36.9bAU$4.7bAU$722.8m19.5x51x7.8x
Sat, 28 Mar 2026AU$34.0bAU$4.7bAU$719.4m19.7x47.3x7.2x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026AU$37.4bAU$4.7bAU$730.9m35x51.1x7.9x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026AU$44.7bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b36.2x39.4x9.9x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025AU$45.0bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b36.1x39.7x10x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025AU$48.8bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b39.1x43.1x10.9x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025AU$53.1bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b42.7x46.9x11.8x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025AU$56.3bAU$4.5bAU$1.1b45.8x49.7x12.5x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025AU$58.6bAU$4.8bAU$985.8m52.1x59.5x12.1x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025AU$56.4bAU$4.8bAU$924.6m51.6x61x11.8x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025AU$57.1bAU$4.8bAU$924.5m51.6x61.8x12x
Fri, 02 May 2025AU$56.5bAU$4.8bAU$924.5m50.3x61.1x11.9x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025AU$53.4bAU$4.8bAU$924.4m48.6x57.7x11.2x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025AU$57.5bAU$4.8bAU$947.2m51.2x60.7x12x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025AU$56.6bAU$4.6bAU$509.0m47.4x111.2x12.3x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024AU$55.0bAU$4.6bAU$508.9m45.3x108x12x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024AU$59.7bAU$4.6bAU$509.2m49.7x117.3x13x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024AU$55.5bAU$4.6bAU$509.5m47.2x108.9x12.1x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024AU$51.0bAU$4.6bAU$509.4m46.7x100.1x11.1x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024AU$49.7bAU$4.5bAU$723.5m59.2x68.7x10.9x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024AU$47.9bAU$4.4bAU$702.9m55.2x68.1x10.9x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024AU$49.0bAU$4.4bAU$705.5m61.7x69.5x11.2x
Sat, 04 May 2024AU$47.9bAU$4.4bAU$705.4m63.1x67.9x10.9x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024AU$49.8bAU$4.4bAU$742.4m66.2x67x11.4x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024AU$50.6bAU$4.4bAU$729.8m46.7x69.4x11.6x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024AU$48.5bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b33.3x41.1x11.9x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023AU$47.0bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b33.3x39.8x11.6x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023AU$42.9bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b31.5x36.4x10.6x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023AU$43.1bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b30.5x36.5x10.6x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023AU$43.5bAU$4.1bAU$1.2b29.3x36.8x10.7x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023AU$42.6bAU$3.9bAU$1.1b36.4x39.9x11x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023AU$39.0bAU$3.9bAU$1.1b32.6x36.2x10x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023AU$36.1bAU$3.9bAU$1.1b30.8x33.5x9.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

33.5x


Total Market Cap: AU$36.1bTotal 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 60.8x202420252026
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 46.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 60.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 11.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 7.2x.
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 Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Telecom industry?

AU Market0.98%
Telecom-2.47%
Interactive Media and Services-1.45%
Interactive Media and Services-1.45%
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$27.0111.6%
+AU$1.1b		-24.0%PE34.6x
REA REA GroupAU$157.995.0%
+AU$981.1m		-34.5%PE36.2x
SEK SEEKAU$13.179.3%
+AU$399.8m		-45.7%PS3.9x
HPG hipages Group HoldingsAU$0.730.3%
+AU$336.6k		-9.3%PE19.4x

Latest News

HPG
AU$0.73
hipages Group Holdings
7D
0.3%
1Y
-9.3%
Narrative Update • May 30

HPG: Share Buyback And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their A$2.50 fair value estimate for hipages Group Holdings broadly steady, with updated assumptions pointing to slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, along with a lower implied future P/E multiple. Taken together, these factors shape the latest narrative around the stock's price target.
GUM
AU$0.11
Gumtree Australia Markets
7D
-12.0%
1Y
12.2%
OVT
AU$0.03
Ovanti
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-25.0%
REA
AU$157.99
REA Group
7D
5.0%
1Y
-34.5%
Narrative Update • May 17

REA: Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support Future Rerating Potential

Analysts have adjusted the REA Group price target slightly lower to A$206.83 from A$212.09. This reflects updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
CAR
AU$27.01
CAR Group
7D
11.6%
1Y
-24.0%
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$13.17
SEEK
7D
9.3%
1Y
-45.7%
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$0.34
Frontier Digital Ventures
7D
-5.6%
1Y
70.0%
TNY
AU$0.067
Tinybeans Group
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-20.2%
RNT
AU$0.064
Rent.com.au
7D
-7.2%
1Y
113.3%