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Australian (ASX) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M-4.8%
  • 1Y-6.4%
  • YTD-3.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 1.7%, driven by a pullback from oOh!media of 7.6%. In contrast, Aspermont has gained 13%. Overall the industry is down 6.4% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 21% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 08 Feb 2026AU$3.5bAU$5.5bAU$148.0m24.7x23.7x0.6x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026AU$3.6bAU$6.8bAU$164.6m16.8x22.1x0.5x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025AU$3.6bAU$6.8bAU$164.6m16.8x22.1x0.5x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025AU$3.8bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m17.7x23x0.6x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025AU$3.9bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m17.7x23.3x0.6x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025AU$4.8bAU$7.5b-AU$94,401,420.0029.5x-51.1x0.6x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025AU$4.9bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026.5x-61.8x0.6x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025AU$4.7bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0025.8x-59x0.6x
Tue, 20 May 2025AU$4.6bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0025.3x-57.1x0.6x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025AU$4.1bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0022.3x-51.1x0.5x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025AU$4.5bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0024.2x-56.8x0.6x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,558,763.2418.4x-35x0.5x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025AU$4.0bAU$7.6b-AU$112,549,378.4418.9x-35.5x0.5x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,531,220.1217.8x-35x0.5x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024AU$3.7bAU$7.6b-AU$113,124,412.1316.3x-33.1x0.5x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$113,092,448.8116.3x-34.8x0.5x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024AU$4.1bAU$7.7bAU$108.7m16.9x37.6x0.5x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024AU$4.3bAU$7.7bAU$243.4m20.7x17.5x0.6x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024AU$4.3bAU$7.7bAU$243.4m20.7x17.6x0.6x
Wed, 22 May 2024AU$4.7bAU$7.7bAU$244.2m22.2x19.2x0.6x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024AU$4.9bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m22.4x20x0.6x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024AU$5.1bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m24.3x21.1x0.7x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$284.7m17.3x20.1x0.7x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$284.8m14.9x20.1x0.7x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023AU$5.6bAU$7.8bAU$285.5m14.8x19.6x0.7x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023AU$5.4bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m14.3x18.9x0.7x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m13x20x0.7x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023AU$5.8bAU$7.8bAU$294.4m18.4x19.6x0.7x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023AU$6.2bAU$7.7bAU$217.5m13.7x28.4x0.8x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023AU$5.5bAU$7.7bAU$217.6m12.5x25.4x0.7x
Thu, 25 May 2023AU$5.7bAU$7.7bAU$218.3m12.7x26.3x0.7x
Sat, 22 Apr 2023AU$6.3bAU$7.7bAU$218.3m13.9x29x0.8x
Mon, 20 Mar 2023AU$6.2bAU$7.7bAU$217.9m13.8x28.6x0.8x
Wed, 15 Feb 2023AU$6.7bAU$7.2bAU$431.6m13.3x15.5x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.5x


Total Market Cap: AU$6.7bTotal Earnings: AU$431.6mTotal Revenue: AU$7.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 0.005x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Media 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 23.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -0.0014x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.64x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 30% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 9.0% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

AU Market-2.49%
Telecom-4.55%
Media-1.75%
Publishing12.50%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Broadcasting-0.18%
Advertising-4.95%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Advertising industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 24.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 13.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 24% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 13% per year.
  • In contrast, the Broadcasting industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 19% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ASP AspermontAU$0.00912.5%
+AU$2.9m		50.0%PS1.7x
RLG RooLife GroupAU$0.00525.0%
+AU$1.9m		25.0%PS2x
A1N ARN MediaAU$0.381.4%
+AU$1.6m		-40.9%PS0.3x
SEG Sports Entertainment GroupAU$0.281.8%
+AU$1.4m		27.3%PS0.7x

Latest News

EGG
AU$0.60
Enero Group
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-44.4%
MXO
AU$0.046
Motio
7D
-8.0%
1Y
48.4%
A1N
AU$0.38
ARN Media
7D
1.4%
1Y
-40.9%
OML
AU$1.15
oOh!media
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-3.0%

OML: Steady Growth Assumptions And Higher Required Returns Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for oOh!media, reflecting a modestly higher discount rate and a small adjustment to projected profit margins and future P/E, while keeping their assessed fair value at A$1.66 per share. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at A$1.66 per share, with no adjustment to the central valuation estimate.
ASP
AU$0.009
Aspermont
7D
12.5%
1Y
50.0%
IGL
AU$2.96
IVE Group
7D
-1.7%
1Y
35.2%
SXL
AU$0.63
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
-2.3%
1Y
0%
SEG
AU$0.28
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
1.8%
1Y
27.3%

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GTN
AU$0.27
GTN
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-52.7%
RLG
AU$0.005
RooLife Group
7D
25.0%
1Y
25.0%
XGL
AU$0.013
Xamble Group
7D
-13.3%
1Y
-35.0%