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Zinc Media
(LSE:ZIN)
Zinc Media (ZIN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Zinc Media Business Overview & Revenue Model
Zinc Media Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 32.31M | 40.23M | 30.08M | 17.49M | 20.37M |
| Gross Profit | 14.39M | 15.90M | 10.20M | 6.73M | 4.63M |
| EBITDA | 492.00K | 753.00K | -1.22M | -879.00K | -995.34K |
| Net Income | -3.51M | -1.99M | -2.28M | -2.52M | -3.30M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 23.27M | 24.34M | 24.11M | 15.58M | 17.98M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.27M | 4.95M | 3.63M | 5.61M | 6.80M |
| Total Debt | 4.25M | 3.88M | 4.52M | 4.59M | 4.83M |
| Total Liabilities | 19.80M | 18.54M | 17.15M | 11.84M | 11.96M |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.46M | 5.78M | 6.94M | 3.72M | 6.01M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 579.00K | 2.58M | -5.57M | -518.00K | -1.92M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 785.00K | 3.09M | -4.69M | -245.00K | -824.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.04M | -504.00K | -1.21M | -273.00K | -1.85M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -541.00K | -1.25M | 3.92M | -673.00K | 6.22M |
Zinc Media Technical Analysis
Zinc Media Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | £6.06M | 25.30 | 8.62% | 4.80% | 0.58% | -21.54% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
53 Neutral | £12.84M | -3.27 | ― | ― | -19.68% | -72.15% | |
48 Neutral | £8.34M | -125.00 | 6.49% | ― | -14.03% | -142.86% | |
48 Neutral | £7.24M | -1.47 | -59.40% | ― | 141.40% | -41.57% |
Zinc Media Corporate Events
Zinc Media Group has launched a major global campaign for Visit Qatar, featuring high-profile figures like David Beckham and Chef Nobu, showcasing Qatar as a premier destination for entertainment, sport, and culture. This initiative, produced by Zinc’s Qatar-based business The Edge, underscores the company’s strategic focus on the Middle East and highlights its capability to deliver large-scale, creative content for international brands, strengthening its position as a trusted partner in global media campaigns.
Zinc Media Group’s new BBC ONE quiz show, The Inner Circle, hosted by Amanda Holden, has achieved significant success in audience ratings. The show, which is halfway through its initial six-week run, captured a 28% market share during its time slot, outperforming ITV’s Tipping Point: Lucky Stars. The Inner Circle, created by Zinc’s Tern TV, is recognized as a family-friendly format and has been highlighted by the BBC’s Chief Content Officer as a key part of Saturday night programming. This success enhances Zinc Media’s industry positioning and demonstrates its capability to produce engaging content.
Zinc Media Group plc has announced the appointment of HaysMac LLP as its new auditor, replacing RSM UK Audit LLP. HaysMac will audit the company’s financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025, with the continuation of their role subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. This change in auditor is part of Zinc Media’s ongoing efforts to ensure robust financial oversight and maintain transparency in its operations.
Zinc Media Group plc has appointed Laura McGaughey as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective 3 November 2025. Laura brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience in the television and film production sector, having held significant roles at major companies like Anton Film and Television and Sony Pictures TV International Production. Her expertise in scripted and unscripted television, IP exploitation, rights management, and distribution, along with her experience in M&A projects and company refinancing, is expected to strengthen Zinc’s governance and support its growth ambitions. This strategic appointment is seen as a critical step in Zinc’s journey to expand its genres, geographical reach, and strategic ambitions, ultimately reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality, commercially successful content worldwide.
Zinc Media Group has successfully launched its new quiz show, The Inner Circle, which attracted over three million viewers for its celebrity launch and 850,000 for its weekday version. This marks a significant milestone in Zinc’s genre diversification strategy and is expected to generate additional income from international sales. The show, created by Tern TV, is Zinc’s first entertainment format and has received positive feedback from audiences and critics. The launch was supported by an extensive marketing campaign, and the show will continue to air on BBC One. Zinc’s ownership of the intellectual property positions it well for future income generation.
Zinc Media Group plc has launched Zinc Distribution, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing revenue from its intellectual property and program sales. This new distribution arm will centralize the group’s distribution activities, strengthen existing partnerships, and develop new ones with broadcasters and digital platforms, driving growth in global sales and digital opportunities. The move builds on the success of previous acquisitions and positions Zinc Media for substantial revenue growth and global expansion in the digital distribution landscape.
Zinc Media Group plc reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, with a 72% increase in revenue and a £0.9m adjusted EBITDA profit. The company has expanded into new genres and territories, securing significant projects and international recognition. The strategic progress and successful execution of its transformation plan have positioned Zinc Media to achieve its medium-term targets of £50m revenue and £5m EBITDA. The company’s diversification into entertainment, IP-led formats, and Middle East expansion has been a key driver of growth, with new projects like ‘The Inner Circle’ quiz show and ‘Supercharged’ event production contributing to its success. Despite lower gross margins due to diversification, Zinc Media is confident in its long-term growth potential and aims to generate an additional £10m in turnover in the coming years.