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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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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -10.00% | 1.56% | 2.12% | -6.66% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 17.46% | -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% |
| 2023 | 20.00% | 6.75% | -18.96% | -4.59% | -10.57% | 2.98% | -0.81% | -36.21% | -2.64% | 13.54% | -10.45% | -34.99% | -62.86% |
| 2022 | 5.23% | 10.87% | -5.04% | -14.16% | -4.47% | -23.74% | 2.36% | 10.60% | -27.50% | 19.54% | -36.06% | -21.05% | -65.69% |
| 2021 | 58.65% | 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
- R²
- 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.
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).
| SALM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.08 | 0.90 | -0.97 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.45 | 1.39 | +1.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.27 | 1.40 | -1.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.36 | 6.61 | -6.97 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 2004 | 5195 | Dec 12, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -75.11% | Sep 8, 1999 | 157 | Apr 19, 2000 | 524 | May 24, 2002 | 681 |
| -48.83% | Jun 25, 2002 | 180 | Mar 12, 2003 | 269 | Apr 5, 2004 | 449 |
| -17.96% | Jul 16, 1999 | 16 | Aug 6, 1999 | 18 | Sep 1, 1999 | 34 |
| -5.74% | Apr 14, 2004 | 1 | Apr 14, 2004 | 6 | Apr 22, 2004 | 7 |
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.
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.
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