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HT&E Ltd
(Sydney:A1N)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.25
▼(-39.02% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/01/26
The score is driven primarily by mid-tier financial performance: profitability has recovered and 2025 cash flow is a relative strength, but revenue decline and thin margins keep fundamentals only moderate. Technicals are weak with the stock trading below key longer-term moving averages. Valuation is mixed—an attractive dividend yield is offset by a negative P/E.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent operating cash flow and solid free cash flow in 2025 provide durable financial flexibility: they support ongoing dividend payments, fund content and digital investments, and reduce reliance on external financing. Over 2-6 months this underpins operational continuity and capital allocation.
Negative Factors
Sharp revenue decline
A c.22% revenue contraction in 2025 is a structural headwind: with advertising as the primary revenue source, such declines reduce operating leverage, limit reinvestment, and make earnings fragile. Continued top-line weakness would quickly erode the recent profitability recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent operating cash flow and solid free cash flow in 2025 provide durable financial flexibility: they support ongoing dividend payments, fund content and digital investments, and reduce reliance on external financing. Over 2-6 months this underpins operational continuity and capital allocation.
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HT&E Ltd (A1N) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$76.44M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)66.57K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)-0.21
Revenue Growth-22.01%
EPS Growth-306.25%
CountryAU
Employees453
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryBroadcasting
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding313,050,380
10 Day Avg. Volume51,071
30 Day Avg. Volume66,566
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.27
Price to Book (P/B)0.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio1.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.20Price Target Upside-51.22% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$286.89M
HT&E Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ARN Media Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and entertainment company in Australia and Hong Kong. The company offers metropolitan and regional radio broadcasters and home to the national KIIS and GOLD networks, as well a...
How the Company Makes Money
HT&E Ltd primarily makes money by selling advertising and related commercial inventory across its radio and audio assets. The largest revenue stream is typically radio advertising, where agencies and direct clients pay for on-air campaigns (spots ...
HT&E Ltd Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
64
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 285.15M | 365.65M | 334.29M | 344.89M | 224.62M |
| Gross Profit | 99.09M | 365.65M | 334.29M | 344.89M | 224.62M |
| EBITDA | 38.18M | 71.79M | -1.20M | -166.01M | 69.95M |
| Net Income | 4.76M | 3.86M | -9.77M | -176.34M | 14.83M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 814.13M | 907.04M | 655.66M | 674.47M | 783.57M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.24M | 18.76M | 18.86M | 23.85M | 257.07M |
| Total Debt | 137.99M | 454.52M | 163.19M | 122.77M | 98.87M |
| Total Liabilities | 563.40M | 615.65M | 322.41M | 315.07M | 288.23M |
| Stockholders Equity | 216.39M | 255.14M | 276.33M | 323.63M | 458.69M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 67.26M | 36.25M | -197.00K | 11.63M | 35.34M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 71.37M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investing Cash Flow | 9.32M | -10.82M | 8.35M | -221.35M | 120.61M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -85.09M | -40.69M | -33.98M | -31.87M | 32.70M |
HT&E Ltd Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | AU$22.54B | 14.20 | 12.52% | 0.69% | -7.50% | -13.78% | |
68 Neutral | AU$423.77M | 9.90 | 20.21% | 5.86% | -4.85% | 5.75% | |
66 Neutral | AU$1.53B | 346.43 | 0.28% | 4.83% | -11.32% | -95.16% | |
62 Neutral | AU$816.09M | 48.89 | 2.33% | 4.29% | 8.77% | -53.76% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
54 Neutral | AU$76.44M | -9.85 | -5.46% | ― | -22.01% | -306.25% | |
51 Neutral | AU$260.93M | -48.23 | -0.90% | 5.03% | 2.04% | 98.79% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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HT&E Ltd Corporate Events
ARN Media exits Hong Kong with HK$30.2m sale of out-of-home unit
Jun 30, 2026
ARN Media Limited has agreed to sell its Hong Kong out-of-home advertising subsidiaries, Cody Outdoor International (Hong Kong) Limited and Buspak Advertising (Hong Kong) Limited, to DFI Retail Group for HK$30.2 million, or about A$5.6 million. Th...
ARN Media settles Sandilands dispute with $12m payout and revenue-sharing deal
Jun 16, 2026
ARN Media Limited has reached a binding settlement with broadcaster Kyle Sandilands, resolving all outstanding legal proceedings between the parties, including Federal Court claims and counterclaims. Under the deal, ARN will pay Sandilands $12.09 ...
ARN Media sets out 2026 corporate governance framework and board responsibilities
May 8, 2026
ARN Media Limited has outlined its corporate governance framework for the year to 31 December 2026, affirming full compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s fourth edition principles. The board emphasises high standards of legis...
ARN Media AGM backs director re-election but rejects remuneration report
May 7, 2026
ARN Media Limited has reported the outcomes of its 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Sydney, where shareholders voted on key governance and remuneration matters. The meeting’s resolutions were all decided by poll, with detailed proxy and p...
ARN Media tables 2026 AGM presentation and trading update
May 7, 2026
ARN Media Limited has released its 2026 Annual General Meeting presentation and trading update, along with prepared addresses from the chairman and CEO. These materials will be presented to shareholders at the AGM held today in Sydney and are avai...
ARN Media Sets Hybrid 2026 AGM to Vote on Governance and Pay
Apr 7, 2026
ARN Media Limited has issued its notice of annual general meeting for 7 May 2026, to be held both in person at the company’s North Sydney offices and via an online platform. Shareholders will be able to attend, participate and vote on key go...
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