Southern Cross Media GroupASX:SXL +0.89%49 EBITDA Margin % is 12.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 13.09. 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. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Southern Cross Media Group ranks better than 62.33% on this metric.
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Southern Cross Media Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Southern Cross Media Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ASX:SXL vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Southern Cross Media Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Southern Cross Media Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Cross Media Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 EBITDA Margin % of 12.60% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Media Group ranks #385 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Southern Cross Media Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Southern Cross Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 12.60% is near median its 10-year median of 13.09. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Southern Cross Media Group's value of 12.60% is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cross Media Group ranks #385 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Media Group ranks #385 out of 1022 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Southern Cross Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16. Southern Cross Media Group's value of 12.60% is 54.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.09 vs. the industry median of 8.16, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.16, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Cross Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 12.60% is 54.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cross Media Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 12.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.09. 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$0.57 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 12.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.09 and 54.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.16. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 12.60% 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$0.57 is trading 21.5% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 12.60% (near median its 10-year median of 13.09)
GF Value™: A$0.72 vs. price of A$0.57 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#385 of 1022)
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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