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Australian (ASX) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M-25.2%
  • 1Y-5.6%
  • YTD-3.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has risen 1.4%, driven by gains from oOh!media of 4.1%. In contrast, the industry has lost 5.6% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 30 Nov 2025AU$3.6bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m16.8x21.7x0.5x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025AU$3.9bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m18.4x23.6x0.6x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025AU$3.9bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m17.8x23.4x0.6x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025AU$4.9bAU$7.7b-AU$88,263,420.0021.7x-56x0.6x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025AU$5.0bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026x-62.8x0.7x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025AU$4.7bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0025x-59.8x0.6x
Fri, 16 May 2025AU$4.6bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0025.2x-57.6x0.6x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025AU$4.1bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0022.2x-51.3x0.5x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025AU$4.6bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0025x-57.6x0.6x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,563,591.3218.5x-35x0.5x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,553,758.9517.8x-34.4x0.5x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,512,654.0417.9x-34.7x0.5x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024AU$3.8bAU$7.6b-AU$113,123,423.2416.1x-33.2x0.5x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024AU$4.1bAU$7.6b-AU$113,095,002.7316.1x-35.9x0.5x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024AU$4.1bAU$7.7bAU$81.0m21.3x51x0.5x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024AU$4.2bAU$7.7bAU$243.4m20.6x17.4x0.5x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024AU$4.2bAU$7.7bAU$243.4m19.9x17.4x0.5x
Sat, 18 May 2024AU$4.8bAU$7.7bAU$244.2m22.2x19.8x0.6x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024AU$5.0bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m23.2x20.6x0.6x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024AU$5.2bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m24x21.1x0.7x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$284.7m17.2x19.9x0.7x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$284.8m14.7x20.1x0.7x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023AU$5.6bAU$7.8bAU$285.6m15x19.6x0.7x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023AU$5.3bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m14x18.4x0.7x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m13.5x20.1x0.7x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$288.4m17.8x19.8x0.7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023AU$5.9bAU$7.7bAU$217.6m13x27.1x0.8x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023AU$5.8bAU$7.7bAU$217.6m13.1x26.5x0.8x
Sun, 21 May 2023AU$5.9bAU$7.7bAU$218.3m13.2x27x0.8x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023AU$6.4bAU$7.7bAU$218.3m13.9x29.2x0.8x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023AU$6.1bAU$7.7bAU$217.9m13.6x27.9x0.8x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023AU$6.7bAU$7.2bAU$431.6m14.2x15.6x0.9x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023AU$6.1bAU$7.2bAU$431.6m12.8x14.1x0.8x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022AU$6.6bAU$7.2bAU$431.6m13.4x15.3x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.3x


Total Market Cap: AU$6.6bTotal Earnings: AU$431.6mTotal Revenue: AU$7.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -0.5x202320242025
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 21.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -0.52x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.66x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 27% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.0% 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 Market2.63%
Telecom1.02%
Media1.36%
Broadcasting1.52%
Advertising1.09%
Publishing0%0
Cable and Satellite0%0
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 24.7%, 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 25% 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 18% 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
OML oOh!mediaAU$1.284.1%
+AU$26.9m		1.6%PE35.3x
NEC Nine Entertainment HoldingsAU$1.090.9%
+AU$15.8m		-13.1%PE16.6x
SEG Sports Entertainment GroupAU$0.2812.0%
+AU$8.4m		21.7%PS0.7x
SWM Seven West MediaAU$0.143.8%
+AU$7.7m		-10.0%PE12.5x
SXL Southern Cross Media GroupAU$0.822.5%
+AU$4.8m		50.5%PE30.7x

Latest News

SXL
AU$0.82
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
2.5%
1Y
50.5%
NEC
AU$1.09
Nine Entertainment Holdings
7D
0.9%
1Y
-13.1%

NEC: Share Rally Momentum Will Drive Future Gains Despite Television Headwinds

Analysts have revised their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings downward from $1.56 to $1.44. This adjustment reflects increased caution on the company's television business, as well as tempered profit margin and growth outlooks.
OML
AU$1.28
oOh!media
7D
4.1%
1Y
1.6%

OML: Revenue Outlook Will Present Opportunity As Margins Stabilize

Narrative Update on oOh!media: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have revised their price target for oOh!media downward from $1.88 to $1.63, citing expectations of slower revenue growth and slimmer profit margins in the period ahead. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has decreased from A$1.88 to A$1.63.
GTN
AU$0.29
GTN
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-44.9%
A1N
AU$0.47
ARN Media
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-35.0%

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over ARN Media Limited's (ASX:A1N) P/S Ratio

Nov 12
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over ARN Media Limited's (ASX:A1N) P/S Ratio
UNT
AU$0.009
Unith
7D
-10.0%
1Y
-25.0%
MXO
AU$0.053
Motio
7D
10.4%
1Y
35.9%
SEG
AU$0.28
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
12.0%
1Y
21.7%
EGG
AU$0.63
Enero Group
7D
0.8%
1Y
-46.8%

Enero Group (ASX:EGG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 17
Enero Group (ASX:EGG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
RLG
AU$0.005
RooLife Group
7D
42.9%
1Y
0%
SWM
AU$0.14
Seven West Media
7D
3.8%
1Y
-10.0%
IGL
AU$2.85
IVE Group
7D
-3.7%
1Y
32.6%