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Canadian (TSX) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 05, 2023
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D3.9%
  • 3M1.6%
  • 1Y-2.5%
  • YTD-1.7%

In the last week, the Media industry is up 3.9%, with Cogeco Communications up 6.2%. During this same period, the QYOU Media underperformed, falling 13%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 8.6% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 05 Dec 2023CA$23.7bCA$11.3bCA$491.2m15.1x48.3x2.1x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023CA$23.7bCA$11.8bCA$1.1b7.3x22.3x2x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023CA$24.0bCA$11.8bCA$644.7m10x37.3x2x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023CA$32.1bCA$19.7bCA$1.3b9.9x23.9x1.6x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023CA$33.0bCA$19.3bCA$1.4b12.1x24.2x1.7x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023CA$32.7bCA$19.3bCA$2.0b11.8x16.6x1.7x
Sun, 21 May 2023CA$33.4bCA$19.4bCA$2.0b13.4x17x1.7x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023CA$33.2bCA$19.3bCA$2.0b12.8x16.8x1.7x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023CA$31.8bCA$19.3bCA$2.1b13.1x15.5x1.7x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023CA$32.6bCA$19.3bCA$2.1b13.1x15.6x1.7x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023CA$32.8bCA$19.2bCA$2.1b11.7x15.3x1.7x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022CA$30.8bCA$19.2bCA$2.2b10.8x14.3x1.6x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022CA$29.0bCA$18.7bCA$1.8b7.6x16.4x1.5x
Sun, 02 Oct 2022CA$28.1bCA$18.6bCA$2.2b6.4x13.1x1.5x
Tue, 30 Aug 2022CA$30.4bCA$18.6bCA$2.2b8.4x14.1x1.6x
Thu, 28 Jul 2022CA$30.6bCA$18.6bCA$2.1b9.4x14.4x1.6x
Sat, 25 Jun 2022CA$32.2bCA$18.4bCA$2.3b10.5x14.2x1.8x
Mon, 23 May 2022CA$32.4bCA$18.4bCA$2.3b11.2x14.2x1.8x
Wed, 20 Apr 2022CA$36.2bCA$18.3bCA$2.3b12.1x15.8x2x
Fri, 18 Mar 2022CA$34.8bCA$18.2bCA$2.4b12x14.8x1.9x
Sun, 13 Feb 2022CA$35.0bCA$18.1bCA$2.4b12.5x14.8x1.9x
Tue, 11 Jan 2022CA$34.9bCA$17.9bCA$2.3b12.1x15x2x
Thu, 09 Dec 2021CA$34.2bCA$17.9bCA$2.3b11.7x14.7x1.9x
Sat, 06 Nov 2021CA$34.0bCA$17.8bCA$2.3b11.1x14.6x1.9x
Mon, 04 Oct 2021CA$35.2bCA$17.6bCA$2.2b11.2x15.9x2x
Wed, 01 Sep 2021CA$36.1bCA$17.6bCA$2.2b12.6x16.3x2x
Thu, 08 Jul 2021CA$36.2bCA$17.6bCA$2.2b12.1x16.4x2.1x
Wed, 31 Mar 2021CA$34.8bCA$17.2bCA$1.3b11.5x27.7x2x
Sat, 02 Jan 2021CA$27.7bCA$17.1bCA$1.2b10.8x23.5x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.5x


Total Market Cap: CA$27.7bTotal Earnings: CA$1.2bTotal Revenue: CA$17.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19x20222023
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Canadian Media industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 48.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 19.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 25% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 13% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

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

CA Market1.77%
Telecom3.58%
Media3.94%
Publishing12.71%
Cable and Satellite3.97%
Broadcasting3.83%
Advertising2.43%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Cable and Satellite industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 15.9x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 6.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 17.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 99% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 820% per year.
  • In contrast, the Cable and Satellite industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.9% 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
CCA Cogeco CommunicationsCA$55.716.2%
+CA$143.9m		-28.5%PE6.3x
CJR.B Corus EntertainmentCA$0.6214.8%
+CA$16.0m		-73.6%PS0.08x
AIM AimiaCA$3.004.9%
+CA$13.0m		-15.5%PS2.1x
PNC.B Postmedia Network CanadaCA$1.434.4%
+CA$5.9m		10.9%PS0.3x
TVA.B TVA GroupCA$1.408.5%
+CA$4.8m		-15.2%PS0.1x
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CA$0.04

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7D

14.3%

1Y

-20.0%

CJR.B

CA$0.62

Corus Entertainment

7D

14.8%

1Y

-73.6%

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PNC.B

CA$1.43

Postmedia Network Canada

7D

4.4%

1Y

10.9%

SBIO

CA$0.28

Sabio Holdings

7D

-6.7%

1Y

-67.8%

QYOU

CA$0.07

QYOU Media

7D

-12.5%

1Y

-44.0%

ELL

CA$0.035

Everybody Loves Languages

7D

-22.2%

1Y

-66.7%

PMKR

CA$0.63

Playmaker Capital

7D

-1.6%

1Y

55.6%

AIM

CA$3.00

Aimia

7D

4.9%

1Y

-15.5%

CCA

CA$55.71

Cogeco Communications

7D

6.2%

1Y

-28.5%

RAY.A

CA$5.44

Stingray Group

7D

0.7%

1Y

15.3%

XCYT

CA$0.12

Xcyte Digital

7D

-11.1%

1Y

20.0%

GVC

CA$0.13

Glacier Media

7D

23.8%

1Y

-60.6%

TVA.B

CA$1.40

TVA Group

7D

8.5%

1Y

-15.2%