SALM (Salem Media Group) Change In Receivables: $2.3 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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SALM Salem Media Group Inc SALM
35 GF Score
Price $1.00
GF Value $0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Salem Media Group Change In Receivables?

Salem Media Group SALM 35 Change In Receivables is $2.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SALM with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Salem Media Group's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.6 Mil. It means Salem Media Group's Accounts Receivable declined by $0.6 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

Salem Media Group's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.0 Mil. It means Salem Media Group's Accounts Receivable declined by $6.0 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Salem Media Group's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.9 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Salem Media Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 39.48.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Salem Media Group's liquidation value for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-110.1 Mil.


Salem Media Group  (OTCPK:SALM) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Salem Media Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=19.871/45.933*91
=39.48

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Salem Media Group's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Salem Media Group's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=0.131-125.181+0.75 * 19.871+0.5 * 0
=-110.1

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Salem Media Group Change In Receivables Related Terms


Salem Media Group Change In Receivables Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Salem Media Group Change In Receivables Chart

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Salem Media Group Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.3 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of $2.3 Mil mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a Change In Receivables of $2.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Salem Media Group and its competitors.
Is Salem Media Group's Change In Receivables too high?
Salem Media Group's current Change In Receivables is $2.3 Mil. Overall, Salem Media Group has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salem Media Group's Change In Receivables compare to BBGI and UONE?
Salem Media Group's Change In Receivables of $2.3 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 Change In Receivables for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Salem Media Group and its competitors. Salem Media Group's current Change In Receivables is $2.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salem Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salem Media Group (SALM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $2.3 Mil. Salem Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current Change In Receivables is $2.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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 Salem Media Group (SALM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salem Media Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 150% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40. GuruFocus considers Salem Media Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SALM:

  • Change In Receivables: $2.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $1.00 (150% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Salem Media Group Business Description

Address 770 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 325, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93010
Salem Media Group Inc is a domestic multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio broadcasting, digital media, and publishing. Its content is intended for audiences interested in Christian and family themed programming and conservative news talk. The company derives revenue from the sale of block program time to national and local program producers; the sale of advertising time on its radio stations to national and local advertisers; the sale of banner advertisements on websites or mobile applications; digital newsletters; fees earned for the creation of custom digital media campaigns; syndication of programming on its national network; product sales and royalties for on-air host materials, podcasts, programs and others.
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