Southern Cross Media GroupASX:SXL +2.88%54 Days Payable is 474.96 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1207% above its 10-year median of 36.35. GuruFocus rates ASX:SXL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Media - Diversified companies, Southern Cross Media Group ranks better than 86.01% on this metric.
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ASX:SXL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Days Payable Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Southern Cross Media Group's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Southern Cross Media Group Days Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Southern Cross Media Group's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cross Media Group's Days Payable falls into.
Southern Cross Media Group Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) has a Days Payable of 474.96 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group and its competitors. This is 1207% above median its historical median of 36.35. Over the past decade, Southern Cross Media Group's Days Payable has ranged from 18.46 to 391.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Media Group ranks #128 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Southern Cross Media Group's Days Payable too high?
Southern Cross Media Group's current Days Payable of 474.96 is 1207% above median its 10-year median of 36.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.46 to a high of 391.64. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.86. Southern Cross Media Group's value of 474.96 is 466.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cross Media Group ranks #128 out of 915 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Cross Media Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cross Media Group's Days Payable compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Media Group ranks #128 out of 915 companies for Days Payable. This places Southern Cross Media Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 83.86. Southern Cross Media Group's value of 474.96 is 466.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cross Media Group's own Days Payable has ranged from 18.46 to 391.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.35 vs. the industry median of 83.86, Southern Cross Media Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 83.86, based on 915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Cross Media Group's current Days Payable of 474.96 is 466.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cross Media Group's current Days Payable is 474.96, which is 1207% above median its own 10-year median of 36.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cross Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.72, compared to a current price of A$0.54 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 474.96, which is 1207% above median its 10-year median of 36.35 and 466.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.86. Southern Cross Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL), the current Days Payable is 474.96 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.54 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.72.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cross Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SXL:
Days Payable: 474.96 (1207% above median its 10-year median of 36.35)
GF Value™: A$0.72 vs. price of A$0.54 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 466.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#128 of 915)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cross Media broadcasts radio programming across Australia and generates revenue and earnings from sales of airtime to advertisers. In metropolitan areas, it runs two radio networks (Hit and Triple M). In regional areas, the company runs a portfolio of radio stations. It is also operating digital audio, which has a rapidly growing audience and turned profitable from fiscal 2025. Southern Cross merged with Seven West Media in January 2026 and now owns Seven's TV and newspaper businesses.
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