ARN Media (ASX:A1N) ROCE %: 5.53% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:A1N ARN Media Ltd ASX:A1N
41 GF Score
Price A$0.25
GF Value A$0.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ARN Media ROCE %?

ARN Media ASX:A1N 41 ROCE % is 5.53% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:A1N with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. ARN Media's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.53%.

ARN Media  (ASX:A1N) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

ARN Media ROCE % Related Terms

ARN Media ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ARN Media's ROCE % 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.

ARN Media ROCE % Chart

ARN Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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ARN Media 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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ARN Media ROCE % Calculation

ARN Media's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=21.654/( ( (907.041 - 107.789) + (0 - 0) )/ 1 )
=21.654/( (799.252+0)/ 1 )
=21.654/799.252
=2.71 %

ARN Media's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=28.276/( ( (835.29 - 300.443) + (814.129 - 326.615) )/ 2 )
=28.276/( ( 534.847 + 487.514 )/ 2 )
=28.276/511.1805
=5.53 %

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 5.53% mean?
ARN Media (ASX:A1N) has a ROCE % of 5.53% as of Dec. 2025.
Is ARN Media's ROCE % too high?
ARN Media's current ROCE % is 5.53%. The Media - Diversified industry median ROCE % is 3.10. ARN Media's value of 5.53% is 78.4% above this industry median. Overall, ARN Media has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARN Media's ROCE % compare to NXST?
ARN Media's ROCE % of 5.53% can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.10. ARN Media's value of 5.53% is 78.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median ROCE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.10, based on 988 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ARN Media's current ROCE % of 5.53% is 78.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median ROCE % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARN Media's current ROCE % is 5.53%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARN Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media (ASX:A1N) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.76, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.53% and 78.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.10. ARN Media's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ARN Media (ASX:A1N), the current ROCE % is 5.53% 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 ARN Media (ASX:A1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.76. GuruFocus considers ARN Media to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:A1N:

  • ROCE %: 5.53%
  • GF Value™: A$0.76 vs. price of A$0.25 (67.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.4% above the Media - Diversified median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

ARN Media Business Description

Address 40 Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2060
ARN Media Ltd is one of Australia's entertainment companies, delivering a comprehensive mix of broadcast, digital, and on-demand content. ARN has ownership of 58 radio stations across 33 markets and 46 DAB+ stations. ARN holds the long-term licence to operate iHeart in the Australian market. The company has one segment: ARN, which includes Metropolitan and Regional radio networks, on-demand radio, streaming, and podcasting (Australia), equity accounted investments including Nova Entertainment (Perth) Pty Ltd, and investment in Southern Cross Austereo Media Group Limited (SCA).
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