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Australian (ASX) Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D2.3%
  • 3M-3.9%
  • 1Y-37.3%
  • YTDn/a

The Broadcasting industry is up 2.3% in the last week, with Nine Entertainment Holdings up 3.3%. During this same period, the Sports Entertainment Group underperformed, falling 6.8%. In the past year, the industry is down 37%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 7.1% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 12 Jul 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m15.3x12.1x0.5x
Tue, 09 Jun 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m14.1x11.9x0.5x
Thu, 07 May 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16.9x12.3x0.6x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m15x12.1x0.5x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026AU$2.2bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m22.4x13.5x0.6x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026AU$2.3bAU$3.6bAU$102.3m34.2x22.2x0.6x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025AU$2.4bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17.4x20.1x0.5x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025AU$2.3bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m16.5x19.5x0.5x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025AU$2.6bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m18.4x21.6x0.5x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025AU$2.5bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17.9x21.1x0.5x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$111,288,000.0028.7x-28.9x0.6x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0028.2x-26.6x0.6x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025AU$3.1bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0027.8x-26.3x0.6x
Fri, 09 May 2025AU$3.0bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0025.8x-25x0.6x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025AU$3.0bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0027.1x-24.8x0.6x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025AU$3.3bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0029.8x-27.4x0.7x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025AU$2.9bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0012.7x-22.6x0.6x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.3x-20.9x0.5x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.9x-21.5x0.5x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.5x-20.8x0.5x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$120,253,000.0016.5x-21.8x0.5x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.0bAU$130.6m19.1x22x0.6x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m19.6x17.1x0.6x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m22.1x17.2x0.6x
Sat, 11 May 2024AU$3.3bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m24.9x19.2x0.6x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024AU$3.5bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m27.5x20.6x0.7x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024AU$3.5bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m26.9x20.5x0.7x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024AU$4.1bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.9x22.1x0.8x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.5x23x0.8x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023AU$4.1bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m13x21.9x0.8x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023AU$4.0bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m11.4x21.3x0.8x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m9.2x23x0.8x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023AU$4.4bAU$5.2bAU$265.3m10.9x16.4x0.8x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023AU$4.6bAU$5.3bAU$150.0m12.1x30.5x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.5x


Total Market Cap: AU$4.6bTotal Earnings: AU$150.0mTotal Revenue: AU$5.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 5.6x202420252026
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 12.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 5.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.63x.
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 Market-0.42%
Telecom0.19%
Media2.45%
Broadcasting2.32%
Advertising2.69%
Publishing0%0
Cable and Satellite0%0
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$0.943.3%
+AU$47.5m		-42.0%PE10.3x
SXL Southern Cross Media GroupAU$0.551.9%
+AU$4.8m		-2.7%PE26x

Latest News

SXL
AU$0.55
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
1.9%
1Y
-2.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

SXL: Incoming CEO And Board Challenge Will Shape Future Upside Potential

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Southern Cross Media Group from A$1.01 to A$0.79, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Southern Cross Media Group Southern Cross Media Group received Section 203D notices from Sandon Capital Pty Ltd, acting for investors including One Fund Services Limited and One Managed Investment Funds Limited, proposing resolutions to remove Directors Heith Mackay-Cruise, Ido Leffler and Marina Go at the next general meeting.
A1N
AU$0.24
ARN Media
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-48.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

A1N: Legal Settlement And Revenue Share Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lowered their price target for ARN Media, citing a reduced fair value estimate and a higher discount rate, partly offset by changed assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, although no explicit A$ price levels were provided. What’s in the News for ARN Media ARN Media entered a binding settlement with Kyle Sandilands that resolves all outstanding legal proceedings, including previously announced Federal Court matters.
NEC
AU$0.94
Nine Entertainment Holdings
7D
3.3%
1Y
-42.0%
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.
SEG
AU$0.34
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
-6.8%
1Y
19.0%