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Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US7940931048
CUSIP
794093104
Industry
Broadcasting
IPO Date
Jul 1, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap
$13.04M
Enterprise Value
$75.09M
EPS (TTM)
-$1.09
Total Revenue (TTM)
$212.69M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$49.03M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$26.68M
Year Range
$0.36 - $2.09
ROA (TTM)
-10.42%
ROE (TTM)
-19.48%

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Salem Media Group, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Salem Media Group, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM) has returned -6.66% so far this year and -22.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SALM has returned -21.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Salem Media Group, Inc.

1D
-5.25%
1M
2.12%
YTD
-6.66%
6M
-50.72%
1Y
-22.51%
3Y*
-27.77%
5Y*
-33.04%
10Y*
-21.40%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1999, SALM's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +208.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -45.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SALM closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 15, 2025 with a return of +282.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2009 at -34.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-10.00%1.56%2.12%-6.66%
202517.46%-15.88%-14.86%181.13%-34.90%-12.35%2.92%7.43%-11.33%-5.60%-28.83%-21.43%-30.16%
2024-0.32%-22.83%25.00%-4.00%-16.39%-23.59%8.59%12.11%-8.75%-9.59%-0.43%173.91%61.54%
202320.00%6.75%-18.96%-4.59%-10.57%2.98%-0.81%-36.21%-2.64%13.54%-10.45%-34.99%-62.86%
20225.23%10.87%-5.04%-14.16%-4.47%-23.74%2.36%10.60%-27.50%19.54%-36.06%-21.05%-65.69%
202158.65%54.55%15.29%-31.63%0.00%26.87%-17.25%38.39%27.05%1.35%-23.14%5.88%194.23%

Benchmark Metrics

Salem Media Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 21.21%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1999.

  • This stock participated in 120.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 35.47% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
21.21%
Beta
0.72
0.02
Upside Capture
35.47%
Downside Capture
120.92%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SALM ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


SALM Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
SALM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3636
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SALM Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
SALM Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
SALM Calmar Ratio Rank: 3232
Calmar Ratio Rank
SALM Martin Ratio Rank: 3535
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Salem Media Group, Inc. (SALM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SALMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.08

0.90

-0.97

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.45

1.39

+1.06

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.27

1.40

-1.67

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.36

6.61

-6.97

Explore SALM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Salem Media Group, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.2520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.22$0.26$0.26$0.26$0.26

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%2.40%15.28%12.44%5.78%4.16%5.22%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Salem Media Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Salem Media Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Salem Media Group, Inc. was 99.06%, occurring on Dec 12, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Salem Media Group, Inc. drawdown is 97.76%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.06%Apr 26, 20045195Dec 12, 2024
-75.11%Sep 8, 1999157Apr 19, 2000524May 24, 2002681
-48.83%Jun 25, 2002180Mar 12, 2003269Apr 5, 2004449
-17.96%Jul 16, 199916Aug 6, 199918Sep 1, 199934
-5.74%Apr 14, 20041Apr 14, 20046Apr 22, 20047

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Salem Media Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Salem Media Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SALM relative to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, SALM has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SALM in comparison with other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, SALM has a P/B value of 0.1. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items