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Australian (ASX) Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
  • 7D-3.6%
  • 3M1.0%
  • 1Y-37.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadcasting industry has dropped 3.6%, driven by Nine Entertainment Holdings declining 3.5%. On the other hand Southern Cross Media Group is actually up 6.5%. Overall the industry is down 38% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.3% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Aug 2026AU$2.0bAU$4.2bAU$145.8m13.4x13.4x0.5x
Thu, 16 Jul 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m16.6x12.4x0.6x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026AU$1.9bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m14.1x11.7x0.5x
Mon, 11 May 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m17.3x12.4x0.6x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026AU$2.0bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m15x12.4x0.6x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026AU$2.1bAU$3.5bAU$159.6m23.3x13.1x0.6x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026AU$2.3bAU$3.6bAU$102.3m32.6x22.6x0.6x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025AU$2.4bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17x19.8x0.5x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025AU$2.3bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m16.6x19.6x0.5x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025AU$2.6bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m18.4x21.6x0.5x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025AU$2.5bAU$4.9bAU$118.9m17.7x20.9x0.5x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025AU$3.3bAU$5.0b-AU$111,288,000.0029.2x-29.4x0.7x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025AU$3.3bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0029.4x-27.6x0.7x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0028.4x-26.9x0.6x
Tue, 13 May 2025AU$3.1bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0026.8x-25.8x0.6x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025AU$2.7bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0024.4x-22.4x0.5x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025AU$3.2bAU$5.0b-AU$119,412,000.0028.9x-26.9x0.6x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025AU$2.8bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0012.5x-22.4x0.6x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.3x-20.7x0.5x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.6x-21x0.5x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.5x-20.7x0.5x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024AU$2.6bAU$5.0b-AU$125,988,000.0011.7x-20.6x0.5x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024AU$2.8bAU$5.0bAU$130.6m18.5x21.5x0.6x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m18.5x17.2x0.6x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024AU$2.9bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m21.9x17.3x0.6x
Wed, 15 May 2024AU$3.3bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m25.2x19.2x0.6x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024AU$3.4bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m26.5x20.2x0.7x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024AU$3.5bAU$5.1bAU$170.6m27.3x20.6x0.7x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024AU$4.1bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.5x21.9x0.8x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024AU$4.2bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m12.4x22.6x0.8x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023AU$4.1bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m13x21.8x0.8x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023AU$3.9bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m11.2x20.8x0.8x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$186.9m9.3x23.1x0.8x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023AU$4.3bAU$5.2bAU$196.3m13.9x21.9x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

21.9x


Total Market Cap: AU$4.3bTotal Earnings: AU$196.3mTotal 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 optimistic on the Australian Broadcasting industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 13.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 5.0x.
  • 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 declined 9.4% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 6.8% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Broadcasting compare with similar industries?

AU Market-1.48%
Telecom-2.10%
Media-2.41%
Broadcasting-3.58%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Advertising-0.40%
Publishing-25.93%
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
SXL Southern Cross Media GroupAU$0.576.5%
+AU$16.8m		-12.9%PS0.2x
A1N ARN MediaAU$0.264.1%
+AU$3.1m		-44.0%PE16.3x

Latest News

SXL
AU$0.57
Southern Cross Media Group
7D
6.5%
1Y
-12.9%
SEG
AU$0.29
Sports Entertainment Group
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-3.3%
A1N
AU$0.26
ARN Media
7D
4.1%
1Y
-44.0%
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.
NEC
AU$0.97
Nine Entertainment Holdings
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-42.1%
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.