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Australian (ASX) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M5.0%
  • 1Y-30.6%
  • YTD-8.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has remained flat, although notably IVE Group declined by 9.0%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 31% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 42% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 30 Aug 2026AU$3.3bAU$5.7b-AU$382,207,707.0020.2x-8.7x0.6x
Tue, 28 Jul 2026AU$3.2bAU$5.5bAU$161.2m15.7x19.8x0.6x
Thu, 25 Jun 2026AU$3.1bAU$5.5bAU$161.2m16x19.3x0.6x
Sat, 23 May 2026AU$3.1bAU$5.5bAU$159.7m15.3x19.5x0.6x
Mon, 20 Apr 2026AU$3.0bAU$5.5bAU$159.7m16.2x18.8x0.5x
Wed, 18 Mar 2026AU$2.8bAU$5.5bAU$159.7m21.7x17.7x0.5x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026AU$3.5bAU$5.5bAU$148.0m24.5x23.7x0.6x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026AU$3.5bAU$5.5bAU$148.0m22.8x23.5x0.6x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025AU$3.7bAU$6.8bAU$164.6m17.2x22.3x0.5x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025AU$3.8bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m17.2x22.8x0.6x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025AU$4.0bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m19.3x24.4x0.6x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025AU$4.8bAU$6.8bAU$165.7m25.5x29x0.7x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025AU$4.9bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026.1x-62x0.6x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025AU$4.7bAU$7.6b-AU$79,252,420.0026.2x-59x0.6x
Sun, 25 May 2025AU$4.7bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0025.9x-58.1x0.6x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025AU$4.1bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0022.3x-51.4x0.5x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025AU$4.6bAU$7.6b-AU$80,024,420.0024.7x-57x0.6x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025AU$4.3bAU$7.6b-AU$149,352,159.2520.4x-28.9x0.6x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,572,401.7918.4x-34.8x0.5x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$112,546,039.3518.1x-34.8x0.5x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024AU$3.7bAU$7.6b-AU$113,101,542.2915.8x-32.3x0.5x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024AU$3.9bAU$7.6b-AU$113,091,081.3416.3x-34.5x0.5x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024AU$4.1bAU$7.7b-AU$107,255,860.2418x-38.3x0.5x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024AU$4.4bAU$7.7bAU$243.4m21.2x18.2x0.6x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024AU$4.2bAU$7.7bAU$243.5m20.4x17.3x0.5x
Mon, 27 May 2024AU$4.5bAU$7.7bAU$244.2m21.7x18.6x0.6x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024AU$4.9bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m21.9x19.9x0.6x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024AU$5.4bAU$7.8bAU$244.2m24x21.9x0.7x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024AU$5.5bAU$7.7bAU$224.3m16.7x24.5x0.7x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024AU$5.8bAU$7.8bAU$284.8m14.6x20.2x0.7x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023AU$5.5bAU$7.8bAU$285.5m14.7x19.3x0.7x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023AU$5.4bAU$7.8bAU$285.2m14.3x19x0.7x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023AU$5.4bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m12.4x19x0.7x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023AU$5.8bAU$7.8bAU$285.3m13.9x20.4x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

20.4x


Total Market Cap: AU$5.8bTotal Earnings: AU$285.3mTotal Revenue: AU$7.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -1.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Australian Media 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 0.60x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Media industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 9.6% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Telecom industry?

AU Market0.22%
Telecom-1.74%
Media-0.85%
Publishing11.59%
Broadcasting0.61%
Cable and Satellite0%0
Advertising-3.09%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Broadcasting industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 56% over the next 5 years.
    • In contrast, the Advertising industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 19% per year over the next few years.

    Top Stock Gainers and Losers

    Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

    CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
    		NEC Nine Entertainment HoldingsAU$0.970.5%
    +AU$7.9m    		-41.9%PS0.7x
    		A1N ARN MediaAU$0.2810.0%
    +AU$7.8m    		-40.2%PS0.3x
    		GTN GTNAU$0.2420.0%
    +AU$7.6m    		-30.9%PS0.3x
    		ASP AspermontAU$1.1611.6%
    +AU$1.4m    		-53.8%PS0.8x
    		EGG Enero GroupAU$0.266.3%
    +AU$1.4m    		-74.1%PS0.1x

    Latest News

    RLG
    AU$0.005
    RooLife Group
    7D
    -16.7%
    1Y
    0%
    SEG
    AU$0.28
    Sports Entertainment Group
    7D
    -1.8%
    1Y
    -20.3%
    Analysis Article • Aug 29

    Sports Entertainment Group Limited Beat Revenue Forecasts By 12%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

    Last week saw the newest full-year earnings release from Sports Entertainment Group Limited ( ASX:SEG ), an important...
    IGL
    AU$2.64
    IVE Group
    7D
    -9.0%
    1Y
    -9.3%
    NEC
    AU$0.97
    Nine Entertainment Holdings
    7D
    0.5%
    1Y
    -41.9%
    GTN
    AU$0.24
    GTN
    7D
    20.0%
    1Y
    -30.9%
    EGG
    AU$0.26
    Enero Group
    7D
    6.3%
    1Y
    -74.1%
    A1N
    AU$0.28
    ARN Media
    7D
    10.0%
    1Y
    -40.2%
    OML
    AU$1.64
    oOh!media
    7D
    -0.9%
    1Y
    -2.4%
    SXL
    AU$0.60
    Southern Cross Media Group
    7D
    -0.8%
    1Y
    -25.0%
    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.
    ASP
    AU$1.16
    Aspermont
    7D
    11.6%
    1Y
    -53.8%
    UNT
    AU$0.006
    Unith
    7D
    -14.3%
    1Y
    -33.3%