Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 239.9 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:SXL Southern Cross Media Group Ltd ASX:SXL
49 GF Score
Price A$0.56
GF Value A$0.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Southern Cross Media Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Southern Cross Media Group ASX:SXL +0.90% 49 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 239.9 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.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Southern Cross Media Group's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 239.9 Mil.


Southern Cross Media Group  (ASX:SXL) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


Southern Cross Media Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Southern Cross Media Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Southern Cross Media Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Southern Cross Media Group Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Southern Cross Media Group Semi-Annual Data
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Southern Cross Media Group Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 239.9 Mil mean?
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 239.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group and its competitors.
Is Southern Cross Media Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Southern Cross Media Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 239.9 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to NFLX and DIS?
Southern Cross Media Group's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 239.9 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Southern Cross Media Group and its competitors. Southern Cross Media Group's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 239.9 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 239.9 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 239.9 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:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 239.9 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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