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Australian (ASX) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-0.1%
  • 3M-24.4%
  • 1Y-37.3%
  • YTD-23.4%

The Media industry has been flat over the last week, but Southern Cross Media Group has lost 6.7%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 37% over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 19% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 26 Mar 2026AU$2.8bAU$5.5bAU$159.7m18.5x17.7x0.5x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026AU$3.4bAU$5.5bAU$158.6m25.3x21.4x0.6x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026AU$3.7bAU$5.5bAU$148.0m27.9x25.2x0.7x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025AU$3.6bAU$6.8bAU$164.6m17x22x0.5x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025AU$3.7bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m16.9x22.1x0.5x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025AU$3.9bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m18.8x23.8x0.6x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025AU$4.8bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m25.3x28.8x0.7x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025AU$5.0bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026.9x-62.9x0.7x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025AU$4.8bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026.4x-60.5x0.6x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025AU$4.7bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026.4x-59.8x0.6x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025AU$4.3bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0023.3x-53.7x0.6x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025AU$4.6bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0024.3x-57.4x0.6x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025AU$4.7bAU$7.6b-AU$149,304,632.4620.4x-31.4x0.6x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025AU$4.0bAU$7.6b-AU$112,559,903.5518.6x-35.1x0.5x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024AU$3.8bAU$7.6b-AU$112,552,045.5217.8x-34x0.5x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024AU$3.8bAU$7.6b-AU$113,127,025.8415.9x-33.6x0.5x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$113,102,004.9316.4x-34.4x0.5x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$107,388,114.2617.2x-36.3x0.5x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024AU$4.3bAU$7.7bAU$243.4m19.5x17.5x0.5x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024AU$4.1bAU$7.7bAU$243.5m20.5x16.8x0.5x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024AU$4.5bAU$7.7bAU$244.2m21.4x18.3x0.6x
Thu, 02 May 2024AU$4.8bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m22x19.6x0.6x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024AU$5.3bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m24.5x21.6x0.7x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024AU$5.4bAU$7.7bAU$285.0m19.5x18.8x0.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024AU$5.7bAU$7.8bAU$284.8m15x20.2x0.7x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023AU$5.8bAU$7.8bAU$285.6m15.5x20.4x0.7x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023AU$5.6bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m15.1x19.6x0.7x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023AU$5.6bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m12.9x19.7x0.7x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023AU$5.6bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m13.4x19.6x0.7x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023AU$6.2bAU$7.7bAU$217.5m13.8x28.4x0.8x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023AU$5.7bAU$7.7bAU$217.6m13x26.1x0.7x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023AU$5.8bAU$7.7bAU$217.6m13x26.7x0.8x
Fri, 05 May 2023AU$5.9bAU$7.7bAU$218.3m13.6x27x0.8x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023AU$6.2bAU$7.7bAU$218.3m13.7x28.6x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.6x


Total Market Cap: AU$6.2bTotal Earnings: AU$218.3mTotal Revenue: AU$7.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -0.2x202420252026
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 17.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -0.17x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.63x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 9.9% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 10% 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-2.84%
Telecom-0.73%
Media-0.099%
Broadcasting0.74%
Publishing0%0
Cable and Satellite0%0
Advertising-1.61%
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 24.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 24.1% 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 decline of 24% per year.
  • In contrast, the Broadcasting industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% 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
NEC Nine Entertainment HoldingsAU$0.892.3%
+AU$31.7m		-44.2%PE9.6x
SEG Sports Entertainment GroupAU$0.2710.4%
+AU$7.0m		39.5%PS0.6x
RLG RooLife GroupAU$0.003516.7%
+AU$944.2k		16.7%PS1x

Latest News

OML
AU$0.93
oOh!media
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-39.2%

OML: Share Buyback And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their A$1.49 price target on oOh!media steady, citing relatively unchanged assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. What's in the News Share repurchase program announced, with plans to buy back up to 53,878,128 shares, equal to 10% of issued capital, funded from existing cash and committed debt facilities, with the program running until March 11, 2027 (Key Developments).
NEC
AU$0.89
Nine Entertainment Holdings
7D
2.3%
1Y
-44.2%

NEC: Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside At Current Pricing

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets on Nine Entertainment Holdings, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's forward P/E multiple, while maintaining a broadly similar fair value estimate of about A$1.41 per share. What's in the News Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.045 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
EGG
AU$0.47
Enero Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-42.0%
RLG
AU$0.0035
RooLife Group
7D
16.7%
1Y
16.7%
SXL
AU$0.56
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-13.8%
SEG
AU$0.27
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
10.4%
1Y
39.5%
GTN
AU$0.23
GTN
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-64.3%
IGL
AU$2.55
IVE Group
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.7%
UNT
AU$0.006
Unith
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-53.8%
XGL
AU$0.012
Xamble Group
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-20.0%
A1N
AU$0.29
ARN Media
7D
-13.4%
1Y
-51.7%