Sirius XM (SIRI) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Sirius XM (SIRI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Media & Entertainment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Sirius XM (SIRI)
Profile Item	SIRI
Name	Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Communication Services
GICS Industry Group	Media & Entertainment
GICS Industry	Media
GICS Sub-Industry	Cable & Satellite
Market Capitalization	10.90 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	September 13, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SIRI

GSPC

Sirius XM (SIRI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Sirius XM (SIRI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Sirius XM (SIRI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	57.51%	8.37%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-7.52%	9.50%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-9.10%	-6.51%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SIRI

GSPC

Sirius XM (SIRI) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Sirius XM (SIRI) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	32.75%	43.78%
Beta (5Y)	0.94	0.92
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-73.86%	-69.17%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. SIRI is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.63	0.10
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.83	0.15

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) posts ROE of 7.59%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

7.59%

Group distribution

Max: 49.92%
Q3: 17.95%
SIRI: 7.59%
Median: 7.20%
Q1: -4.53%
Min: -26.31%

Largest peers

NFLX: 53.46%
GOOGL: 44.29%
GOOG: 44.29%
SPOT: 35.81%
META: 32.26%
DIS: 8.01%
SIRI: 7.59%

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on ROE within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) keeps 10.47% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

10.47%

Group distribution

Max: 32.91%
Q3: 11.75%
SIRI: 10.47%
Median: 5.04%
Q1: -4.17%
Min: -25.14%

Largest peers

GOOGL: 50.03%
GOOG: 50.03%
META: 31.15%
NFLX: 29.69%
SPOT: 15.73%
SIRI: 10.47%
DIS: 8.70%

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on net margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) turns 22.71% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

22.71%

Group distribution

Max: 40.16%
SIRI: 22.71%
Q3: 18.72%
Median: 8.63%
Q1: 1.90%
Min: -22.08%

Largest peers

META: 35.41%
NFLX: 34.63%
GOOGL: 31.81%
GOOG: 31.81%
SIRI: 22.71%
DIS: 19.30%
SPOT: 13.52%

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on operating margin within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	7.59%	7.20%
ROA (TTM)	4.39%	3.36%
Net Margin (TTM)	10.47%	5.04%
Operating Margin (TTM)	22.71%	8.63%
Gross Margin (TTM)	47.49%	50.97%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Sirius XM (SIRI) grew revenue -1.62%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

Sirius XM (SIRI): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Sirius XM (SIRI) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

Sirius XM (SIRI): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Media & Entertainment industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-1.62%	4.57%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-1.68%	5.19%
EPS Growth (YoY)	--	1.00%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-10.40%	25.23%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Sirius XM (SIRI) has current ratio of 0.33, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.33

Group distribution

Max: 4.69
Q3: 2.53
Median: 1.52
Q1: 0.95
SIRI: 0.33
Min: 0.28

Largest peers

GOOGL: 2.79
GOOG: 2.79
SPOT: 2.13
META: 1.90
NFLX: 1.08
DIS: 0.71
SIRI: 0.33

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on current ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Sirius XM (SIRI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.78

Group distribution

Max: 3.65
Q3: 1.69
SIRI: 0.78
Median: 0.46
Q1: 0.17
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SIRI: 0.78
NFLX: 0.60
META: 0.42
DIS: 0.39
GOOGL: 0.22
GOOG: 0.22
SPOT: 0.05

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	0.33	1.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.78	0.46
Net Debt / EBITDA	3.66	1.29

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) has dividend yield of 3.28%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

3.28%

Group distribution

SIRI: 3.28%
Max: 1.33%
Q3: 0.65%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SIRI: 3.28%
DIS: 1.28%
META: 0.35%
GOOG: 0.31%
GOOGL: 0.30%
NFLX: 0.00%
SPOT: 0.00%

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on dividend yield within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) has payout ratio of 42.19%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

42.19%

Group distribution

Max: 71.43%
SIRI: 42.19%
Q3: 28.98%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SIRI: 42.19%
DIS: 30.93%
META: 7.16%
GOOGL: 4.49%
GOOG: 4.49%
NFLX: 0.00%
SPOT: 0.00%

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on payout ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	3.28%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	42.19%	0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) trades at P/E ratio of 12.66, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

12.66

Group distribution

Max: 51.21
Q3: 28.90
Median: 17.98
SIRI: 12.66
Q1: 11.53
Min: 1.64

Largest peers

SPOT: 36.75
DIS: 24.07
META: 20.82
NFLX: 18.33
GOOGL: 14.87
GOOG: 14.83
SIRI: 12.66

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on P/E ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Sirius XM (SIRI) trades at 1.27 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

1.27

Group distribution

Max: 7.43
Q3: 3.82
Median: 1.40
SIRI: 1.27
Q1: 0.70
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

GOOGL: 7.43
GOOG: 7.41
SPOT: 6.59
META: 6.46
NFLX: 5.24
DIS: 2.04
SIRI: 1.27

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on P/S ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Sirius XM (SIRI) trades at 0.90 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

SIRI

Media & Entertainment industry group

0.90

Group distribution

Max: 11.45
Q3: 5.30
Median: 1.84
SIRI: 0.90
Q1: 0.77
Min: -2.61

Largest peers

SPOT: 12.62
NFLX: 8.89
META: 5.73
GOOGL: 5.31
GOOG: 5.29
DIS: 1.84
SIRI: 0.90

Where Sirius XM (SIRI) stands on P/B ratio within its Media & Entertainment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Sirius XM (SIRI) metric values compared with Media & Entertainment industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SIRI	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	12.66	17.98
P/S Ratio (TTM)	1.27	1.40
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	0.90	1.84
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	11.57%	7.41%