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Australian (ASX) Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M0.3%
  • 1Y-39.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadcasting industry has risen 2.1%, driven by gains from Nine Entertainment Holdings of 4.2%. Meanwhile, Sports Entertainment Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 6.1% in the last week. However, the industry is down 39% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 7.2% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 05 Aug 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16x12.3x0.6x
Fri, 03 Jul 2026AU$1.8bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16x11.5x0.5x
Sun, 31 May 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16x12.4x0.6x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m15.7x12x0.5x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026AU$1.8bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m18.5x11.5x0.5x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026AU$2.2bAU$3.6bAU$106.4m32.8x20.8x0.6x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026AU$2.4bAU$3.6bAU$102.3m37.2x23.7x0.7x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025AU$2.4bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17x19.8x0.5x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025AU$2.4bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m16.9x20.1x0.5x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025AU$2.6bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m18.8x22.1x0.5x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025AU$3.3bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m25.3x27.6x0.7x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025AU$3.3bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0030x-28x0.7x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0028.1x-26.4x0.6x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0029.8x-26.8x0.6x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025AU$2.9bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0024.6x-23.9x0.6x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025AU$3.1bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0028.9x-26.3x0.6x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025AU$3.4bAU$5.0b-AU$162,734,000.0028.2x-21x0.7x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.9x-21.5x0.5x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.3x-20.7x0.5x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.3x-20.3x0.5x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.7x-20.9x0.5x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$120,253,000.0017.7x-22x0.5x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m19.5x16.8x0.6x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024AU$2.8bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m19.8x16.4x0.6x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024AU$3.1bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m23.5x18x0.6x
Thu, 02 May 2024AU$3.2bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m24.2x19x0.6x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024AU$3.6bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m28.2x21.1x0.7x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024AU$3.7bAU$5.1bAU$182.9m12.4x20.4x0.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.4x22.5x0.8x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m13.1x22.9x0.8x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.7x22.3x0.8x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m9.4x22.7x0.8x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m9x22.4x0.8x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023AU$4.7bAU$5.3bAU$150.0m12.6x31x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31x


Total Market Cap: AU$4.7bTotal Earnings: AU$150.0mTotal Revenue: AU$5.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 5.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Broadcasting industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 5.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.62x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadcasting industry have grown 2.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 13% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Broadcasting compare with similar industries?

AU Market2.02%
Telecom1.70%
Media1.52%
Broadcasting-0.54%
Advertising5.01%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Publishing-15.25%
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
NEC Nine Entertainment HoldingsAU$0.980.5%
+AU$7.9m		-43.2%PE10.7x
A1N ARN MediaAU$0.252.0%
+AU$1.6m		-45.7%PE16x

Latest News

A1N
AU$0.25
ARN Media
7D
2.0%
1Y
-45.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 24

A1N: Future Legal Settlement Cash Outflows Will Pressure Profit Margins

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ARN Media from A$0.37 to A$0.20, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for ARN Media ARN Media entered a binding settlement with Kyle Sandilands that fully resolves all outstanding legal proceedings, including previously announced Federal Court matters.
SXL
AU$0.54
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-9.3%
SEG
AU$0.28
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
-16.2%
1Y
3.6%
NEC
AU$0.98
Nine Entertainment Holdings
7D
0.5%
1Y
-43.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

NEC: Special Meeting And Refined Outlook Will Guide Fairly Balanced Prospects

Analysts have marginally increased their price target for Nine Entertainment Holdings to A$1.00 from A$0.97, citing minor changes to the discount rate, long-term revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and the future P/E multiple in their models. What's in the News for Nine Entertainment Holdings Nine Entertainment Holdings has scheduled a Special and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for May 21, 2026, at 09:00 Eastern Australia Standard Time.