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Australian (ASX) Media Industry Analysis
UpdatedMay 19, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies14
- 7D-1.4%
- 3M6.3%
- 1Y-3.8%
- YTD19.8%
Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by a pullback from Nine Entertainment Holdings of 1.0%. In contrast, Seven West Media has gained 7.1%. However, the industry is down 3.8% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 23% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Media Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 May 2025 | AU$4.6b | AU$7.6b | -AU$80,024,420.00 | 25.3x | -57.5x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 17 Apr 2025 | AU$4.1b | AU$7.6b | -AU$80,024,420.00 | 22.3x | -51.1x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 15 Mar 2025 | AU$4.5b | AU$7.6b | -AU$80,024,420.00 | 24.2x | -56.8x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 10 Feb 2025 | AU$3.9b | AU$7.6b | -AU$112,558,763.24 | 18.4x | -35x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 08 Jan 2025 | AU$4.0b | AU$7.6b | -AU$112,549,378.44 | 18.9x | -35.5x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 06 Dec 2024 | AU$3.9b | AU$7.6b | -AU$112,531,220.12 | 17.8x | -35x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | AU$3.7b | AU$7.6b | -AU$113,124,412.13 | 16.3x | -33.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 01 Oct 2024 | AU$3.9b | AU$7.6b | -AU$113,092,448.81 | 16.3x | -34.8x | 0.5x |
| Thu, 29 Aug 2024 | AU$4.1b | AU$7.7b | AU$108.7m | 16.9x | 37.6x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 27 Jul 2024 | AU$4.3b | AU$7.7b | AU$243.4m | 20.7x | 17.5x | 0.6x |
| Mon, 24 Jun 2024 | AU$4.3b | AU$7.7b | AU$243.4m | 20.7x | 17.6x | 0.6x |
| Wed, 22 May 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$7.7b | AU$244.2m | 22.2x | 19.2x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$7.8b | AU$244.2m | 22.4x | 20x | 0.6x |
| Sun, 17 Mar 2024 | AU$5.1b | AU$7.8b | AU$244.2m | 24.3x | 21.1x | 0.7x |
| Tue, 13 Feb 2024 | AU$5.7b | AU$7.8b | AU$284.7m | 17.3x | 20.1x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 11 Jan 2024 | AU$5.7b | AU$7.8b | AU$284.8m | 14.9x | 20.1x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 09 Dec 2023 | AU$5.6b | AU$7.8b | AU$285.5m | 14.8x | 19.6x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 06 Nov 2023 | AU$5.4b | AU$7.8b | AU$285.3m | 14.3x | 18.9x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 04 Oct 2023 | AU$5.7b | AU$7.8b | AU$285.3m | 13x | 20x | 0.7x |
| Fri, 01 Sep 2023 | AU$5.8b | AU$7.8b | AU$294.4m | 18.4x | 19.6x | 0.7x |
| Sun, 30 Jul 2023 | AU$6.2b | AU$7.7b | AU$217.5m | 13.7x | 28.4x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 27 Jun 2023 | AU$5.5b | AU$7.7b | AU$217.6m | 12.5x | 25.4x | 0.7x |
| Thu, 25 May 2023 | AU$5.7b | AU$7.7b | AU$218.3m | 12.7x | 26.3x | 0.7x |
| Sat, 22 Apr 2023 | AU$6.3b | AU$7.7b | AU$218.3m | 13.9x | 29x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 20 Mar 2023 | AU$6.2b | AU$7.7b | AU$217.9m | 13.8x | 28.6x | 0.8x |
| Wed, 15 Feb 2023 | AU$6.7b | AU$7.2b | AU$431.6m | 13.3x | 15.5x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 13 Jan 2023 | AU$6.3b | AU$7.2b | AU$431.6m | 13.4x | 14.7x | 0.9x |
| Sun, 11 Dec 2022 | AU$6.3b | AU$7.2b | AU$431.6m | 13.2x | 14.7x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 08 Nov 2022 | AU$6.5b | AU$7.2b | AU$431.6m | 13.7x | 15.1x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 06 Oct 2022 | AU$6.5b | AU$7.2b | AU$431.6m | 12.9x | 15.1x | 0.9x |
| Sat, 03 Sep 2022 | AU$6.9b | AU$7.2b | AU$431.6m | 14.2x | 16x | 1x |
| Mon, 01 Aug 2022 | AU$6.7b | AU$6.7b | AU$567.3m | 22.3x | 11.7x | 1x |
| Wed, 29 Jun 2022 | AU$6.2b | AU$6.7b | AU$567.3m | 20.2x | 10.9x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 27 May 2022 | AU$7.6b | AU$6.9b | AU$586.8m | 19.8x | 13x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
13x
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 close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.72x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Media industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Meanwhile revenues have grown 3.5% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Telecom industry?
| AU Market | 1.33% | |
| Telecom | 0.075% | |
| Media | -1.43% | |
| Cable and Satellite | 0% | 0 |
| Broadcasting | -1.18% | |
| Advertising | -1.80% | |
| Publishing | -16.67% | |
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 16.3%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 52.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Broadcasting industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 26% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 48% per year.
- In contrast, the Advertising 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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWM Seven West Media | AU$0.15 | 7.1% +AU$15.4m | -28.6% | PE27.1x | |
| SEG Sports Entertainment Group | AU$0.23 | 2.2% +AU$1.4m | 17.5% | PS0.5x | |
| XGL Xamble Group | AU$0.023 | 9.5% +AU$678.0k | -11.5% | PS0.8x | |
| MXO Motio | AU$0.034 | 3.0% +AU$278.5k | 100.0% | PS0.9x |
