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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$1.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$84.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$995.29M
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)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$438.10M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GrowthA 37.4% increase in free cash flow is a durable sign of improved cash generation ability. Strong FCF supports dividend payments, targeted reinvestment, debt reduction or strategic initiatives, providing financial flexibility through advertising cycles.
Strong Cash ConversionAn OCF-to-net-income ratio of 0.84 indicates earnings are converting well into cash, reducing reliance on accruals. This sustained cash conversion improves resilience to cyclical ad markets and funds operations, capex and working capital without external financing.
Market Position And Asset FootprintA portfolio spanning metropolitan and regional radio plus digital audio creates broad advertiser reach and diversified local/national revenue streams. This structural market footprint supports enduring advertising relationships and cross-platform monetisation opportunities.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA nearly 8% revenue drop signals structural pressure on the core ad sales business. Persisting top-line contraction limits ability to scale fixed-cost operations, compresses margins over time, and constrains long-term reinvestment and growth initiatives.
Low Net Profit MarginA 2.18% net margin shows difficulty translating high gross margins into retained profit, likely from operating costs or financing expenses. Persistently thin net margins reduce capacity to rebuild capital buffers and weaken returns to shareholders over time.
Rising LeverageLeverage rising to a D/E of 1.07 elevates financial risk and interest burden. Higher debt limits strategic flexibility, increases vulnerability to ad-revenue cyclicality, and constrains ability to invest or pursue acquisitions without further balance sheet strain.
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 173 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 73%
Sector Average 73%
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$0.75
▼(-1.32% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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