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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$0.51 - AU$0.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume227.28K
Average Volume (3M)335.60K
Market Cap
AU$256.15M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$84.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$995.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.66
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$0.62Price Target Upside-18.42% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationFree cash flow surged 37.4% and operating cash conversion is strong (OCF/net income 0.84), indicating the business reliably converts earnings into cash. Durable cash generation supports reinvestment, dividend coverage, and deleveraging even if revenue growth remains muted.
High Gross MarginA 79.3% gross margin shows low direct costs of delivering content and advertising inventory, leaving headroom to fund marketing, digital investment, and local sales. This structural margin advantage helps absorb cyclical ad downturns if operating expenses are controlled.
Multi-Platform Media ModelOwning radio, regional TV and digital audio enables bundling and cross-sell to agencies and local advertisers, diversifying revenue exposure. The multi-platform footprint positions the company to capture structural shifts to streaming and podcast advertising over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendRevenue fell 7.9% most recently, evidencing persistent top-line pressure in core advertising markets. Sustained revenue decline threatens pricing power and scale economics; without reversing audience or digital monetisation trends, profitability and investment capacity will remain constrained.
Thin ProfitabilityA 2.2% net margin and falling EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate limited ability to translate high gross profit into bottom-line returns. Persistent margin compression reduces retained earnings, limits capital for growth initiatives, and heightens vulnerability to cyclical ad-market shocks.
Elevated LeverageDebt-to-equity at ~1.07 signals materially higher leverage, increasing fixed interest costs and reducing financial flexibility. In an ad-revenue cyclical industry, elevated leverage raises refinancing and covenant risks and constrains strategic options unless sustained cash flow improvement continues.
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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$0.51 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$256.15M.
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 44 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?
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Southern Cross Media Group Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.62 (-18.42% Downside)
AU$0.62 (-18.42% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:SXL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
66.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
147.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Southern Cross Media Group Limited
Southern Cross Media Group Limited (SXL.AX) is an Australian media entity specializing in the production of audio content for both traditional broadcast and digital distribution channels. Its operations are divided into two primary areas: Audio and Television. The company's extensive audio portfolio includes ownership of 99 radio stations spanning FM, AM, and DAB+ frequencies, supplemented by 34 regional radio stations. It also manages LiSTNR, a comprehensive digital audio platform providing access to radio, podcasts, music, and news. Additionally, Southern Cross Media Group handles sales representation for leading audio services such as SoundCloud and Sonos Radio. Within its television division, it transmits 93 free-to-air TV signals across regional Australia. The company further extends its reach by delivering national and local entertainment and news content via social media, live events, and its digital platforms. Incorporated in 2005 and previously known as Macquarie Media Group, the firm is based in South Melbourne, Australia.
SXL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.62
▼(-18.42% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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