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Southern Cross Media Group Limited (AU:SXL)
ASX:SXL
SXL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.76
AU$0.01(1.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.76
AU$0.01(1.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.53 - AU$0.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume227.28K
Average Volume (3M)335.60K
Market Cap
AU$289.66M
Enterprise ValueAU$336.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$35.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$226.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.03%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding478,779,140
10 Day Avg. Volume201,995
30 Day Avg. Volume335,599
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.13
Price to Book (P/B)0.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.30
P/FCF Ratio2.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.75Price Target Upside-1.32% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSignificant free cash flow growth and a strong operating cash flow-to-net-income ratio indicate durable cash generation from operations. This supports dividends, debt servicing and selective reinvestment, reducing reliance on external funding and aiding resilience over the medium term.
High Gross MarginsA ~79% gross margin shows the core audio and advertising business has low direct costs and strong unit economics. High gross profitability provides structural operating leverage, helping the company absorb revenue volatility and fund content or digital investments over the coming months.
Diversified Audio FootprintA portfolio of metropolitan and regional radio stations plus digital audio gives entrenched advertiser relationships and cross-sell opportunities. The multi-channel reach supports stable local and national ad inventory and positions the company to capture secular shifts to digital audio over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining RevenuePersistent top-line decline (mid-teens overall and a recent annual fall) points to secular or competitive pressure in advertising demand or audience reach. Continued revenue contraction reduces scale advantages, strains margins and limits capacity for reinvestment or strategic initiatives.
Rising LeverageAn elevated debt-to-equity ratio above 1 indicates increased financial leverage and interest cost exposure. Higher leverage constrains strategic flexibility, raises refinancing and covenant risk, and makes the company more vulnerable to advertising market downturns or slower cash flow recovery.
Weak Profitability MarginsA net margin near 2% with falling EBIT/EBITDA margins shows weak conversion of revenue into earnings and limited operational efficiency. Low profitability reduces buffers against cyclical ad revenue swings and hampers the firm's ability to sustainably fund dividends or growth without margin recovery.
Southern Cross Media Group Limited News
SXL FAQ
What was Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited lowest share price was AU$0.53 and its highest was AU$0.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s market cap?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s market cap is AU$289.66M.
When is Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 174 days.
How were Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0.009 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.009.
Is Southern Cross Media Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Southern Cross Media Group Limited pay dividends?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited pays a Annually dividend of AU$0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.03%. See more information on Southern Cross Media Group Limited dividends here
What is Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Southern Cross Media Group Limited have?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited has 478,779,140 shares outstanding.
What happened to Southern Cross Media Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Southern Cross Media Group Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.009 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.023%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Southern Cross Media Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:SXL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Southern Cross Media Group Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.75 (-1.32% Downside)
AU$0.75 (-1.32% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:SXL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
66.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Cross Media Group Limited
Southern Cross Media Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the creation of audio content for distribution on broadcast and digital networks. It operates in two segments, Audio and Television. The company owns 99 radio stations in FM, AM, and DAB+ radio, as well as 34 regional radio stations; broadcasts 93 free to air TV signals in regional Australia; operates LiSTNR, an audio destination for consumers housing radio, podcasts, music, and news; and offers sales representation for open audio platform SoundCloud and Sonos Radio. It also provides social media, live events, and digital platforms that deliver national and local entertainment, and news content. The company was formerly known as Macquarie Media Group. Southern Cross Media Group Limited was incorporated in 2005 and is based in South Melbourne, Australia.
SXL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.75
▼(-1.32% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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