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Australian (ASX) Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D5.7%
  • 3M8.7%
  • 1Y-40.9%
  • YTDn/a

The Broadcasting industry is up 5.7% in the last week, with ARN Media up 5.8%. During this same period, the Sports Entertainment Group underperformed, falling 9.1%. In contrast, the industry has lost 41% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 66% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 27 Aug 2026AU$2.1bAU$3.7b-AU$364,300,000.0041.9x-5.8x0.6x
Sat, 25 Jul 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16x12x0.5x
Mon, 22 Jun 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m18.5x11.9x0.5x
Wed, 20 May 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16.6x12.1x0.5x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m15x12.6x0.6x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026AU$1.8bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m21.7x11.4x0.5x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026AU$2.3bAU$3.6bAU$102.3m32.9x22.8x0.7x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026AU$2.1bAU$3.6bAU$102.3m23x20.9x0.6x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025AU$2.4bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17.1x20.1x0.5x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025AU$2.5bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17.7x21.1x0.5x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025AU$2.6bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m18.4x22x0.5x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0bAU$130.1m28.4x24.8x0.7x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025AU$3.3bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0029x-27.2x0.6x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025AU$3.1bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0027.7x-25.9x0.6x
Thu, 22 May 2025AU$3.1bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0026.8x-25.8x0.6x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0023.5x-23x0.5x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0027.6x-26.4x0.6x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025AU$3.0bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0013.4x-23.8x0.6x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0012x-21.7x0.5x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.6x-21.1x0.5x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024AU$2.5bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011x-19.6x0.5x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0012x-21.3x0.5x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024AU$2.8bAU$5.0bAU$96.8m17.4x28.5x0.6x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m20.7x17x0.6x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m19.5x17.3x0.6x
Fri, 24 May 2024AU$3.1bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m24.1x18.5x0.6x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024AU$3.2bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m24.7x19x0.6x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024AU$3.6bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m27.8x20.9x0.7x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024AU$4.0bAU$5.1bAU$126.4m12.7x31.9x0.8x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.2x22.4x0.8x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12x22.4x0.8x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023AU$4.1bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m11.8x21.9x0.8x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m9.1x23.1x0.8x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m9.4x23.3x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.3x


Total Market Cap: AU$4.3bTotal Earnings: AU$186.9mTotal Revenue: AU$5.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Broadcasting industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.61x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Broadcasting industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 10% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Broadcasting compare with similar industries?

AU Market0.76%
Telecom-0.96%
Media2.67%
Broadcasting5.72%
Publishing3.90%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Advertising-1.85%
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
A1N ARN MediaAU$0.285.8%
+AU$4.7m		-42.1%PS0.3x
SXL Southern Cross Media GroupAU$0.590.9%
+AU$2.4m		-31.4%PS0.3x

Latest News

SEG
AU$0.25
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-26.5%
A1N
AU$0.28
ARN Media
7D
5.8%
1Y
-42.1%
SXL
AU$0.59
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
0.9%
1Y
-31.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 18

SXL: Higher Discount Rate Will Pressure Thin Profit Margins

Analysts have reset their price target on Southern Cross Media Group from A$0.65 to A$0.50, reflecting updated assumptions around a higher discount rate, different revenue growth expectations, a lower profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Southern Cross Media Group No recent primary news items are available for Southern Cross Media Group as of 17 Aug 2026 based on the sources provided.