Risk factor
Weak & very vulnerable to price shocks
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited, established in 1956 and based in North Sydney, Australia, is a diversified media enterprise that produces and broadcasts content across various platforms within Australia, including free-to-air television, on-demand video services, and major city radio networks. The company's operations are divided into Broadcasting, Digital and Publishing, Domain Group, and Stan. Its television portfolio features channels like 9Network, Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, and 9Rush, complemented by the 9Now streaming service. In radio, it manages prominent stations such as 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR. Beyond broadcast, Nine is a significant publisher, issuing newspapers, news-inserted magazines, digital content, and organizing events. Its digital footprint includes nine.com.au, offering a blend of news, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment. Renowned mastheads like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Australian Financial Review fall under its publishing arm, alongside Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sun-Herald, and The Sunday Age. Additionally, the company provides real estate media and technology solutions.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/EBITDA
Target Price
The average target price of NEC.AX is 1.27 and suggests 48.5% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to in