Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) EBIT: A$33.6 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:SXL Southern Cross Media Group Ltd ASX:SXL
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Price A$0.56
GF Value A$0.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Southern Cross Media Group EBIT?

Southern Cross Media Group ASX:SXL +0.90% 49 EBIT is A$33.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:SXL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Southern Cross Media Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$18.2 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$33.6 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Southern Cross Media Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.65%. Southern Cross Media Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.51%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Southern Cross Media Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.72%.

Southern Cross Media Group  (ASX:SXL) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Southern Cross Media Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=26.82 * ( 1 - 74.66% )/( (605.306 + 1478.685)/ 2 )
=6.796188/1041.9955
=0.65 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=686.062 - 45.308 - ( 35.448 - max(0, 77.641 - 131.727+35.448))
=605.306

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1803.969 - 240.754 - ( 84.53 - max(0, 408.65 - 597.461+84.53))
=1478.685

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Southern Cross Media Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=36.43/( ( (148.625 + max(21.316, 0)) + (319.769 + max(143.464, 0)) )/ 2 )
=36.43/( ( 169.941 + 463.233 )/ 2 )
=36.43/316.587
=11.51 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(79.224 + 0 + 11.355) - (45.308 + 4.056 + 19.899)
=21.316

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(357.934 + 0 + 154.997) - (240.754 + 0 + 128.713)
=143.464

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Southern Cross Media Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=33.592/902.103
=3.72 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

Southern Cross Media Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Cross Media Group's EBIT can be seen below:

* 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 EBIT Chart

Southern Cross Media Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
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Southern Cross Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:SXL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Southern Cross Media Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Southern Cross Media Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cross Media Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Southern Cross Media Group EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$33.6 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of A$33.6 Mil mean?
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) has a EBIT of A$33.6 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group.
Is Southern Cross Media Group's EBIT too high?
Southern Cross Media Group's current EBIT is A$33.6 Mil. Overall, Southern Cross Media Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cross Media Group's EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
Southern Cross Media Group's EBIT of A$33.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group. Southern Cross Media Group's current EBIT is A$33.6 Mil. 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$0.56 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is A$33.6 Mil. Southern Cross Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL), the current EBIT is A$33.6 Mil 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$0.56 is trading 22.2% 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:

  • EBIT: A$33.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$0.72 vs. price of A$0.56 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Group Business Description

Address 101 Moray Street, Level 2, South Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3205
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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