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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$292.06M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$84.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$995.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.79
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$0.70Price Target Upside-7.89% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GrowthFree cash flow rose 37.4% in 2025 and operating cash flow to net income is strong at 0.84, indicating durable cash generation. Reliable FCF supports dividends, debt reduction, or reinvestment into digital audio and local sales capabilities, cushioning ad cyclicality over months.
High Gross Profit MarginA 79.31% gross margin shows the core audio and broadcast business has low direct costs and strong unit economics. This structural margin provides operating leverage potential: with disciplined SG&A and improved sales mix, the company can sustainably lift operating profitability over the medium term.
Established Ad-driven ModelThe company operates a diversified portfolio of metropolitan and regional radio, digital audio and sponsorship solutions, giving it multiple advertiser touchpoints. This entrenched local and national sales network and varied ad formats create a stable structural revenue base and long-term client relationships.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07 indicates materially higher leverage and greater financial risk. Elevated debt reduces strategic flexibility for content investment or digital expansion, increases interest burden, and can constrain the firm's ability to weather advertising downturns or pursue growth initiatives over the next several months.
Declining Revenue TrendA 7.88% revenue decline in the most recent year signals persistent top-line weakness in an ad-dependent model. Falling revenue impairs scale economics, pressures pricing power and sales ROI, and typically requires sustained investment in content or sales to reverse, making recovery uneven over the medium term.
Low Net Margin & Falling MarginsA 2.18% net margin and declining EBIT/EBITDA margins show the company struggles to convert high gross margins into durable profits. Structural cost pressures, weaker pricing or inefficiencies limit resilience to ad-market swings and reduce capacity to fund strategic initiatives without improving operating efficiency.
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$292.06M.
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 170 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$0.70 (-7.89% Downside)
AU$0.70 (-7.89% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:SXL Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
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
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$0.70
▼(-7.89% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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