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SALM (Salem Media Group) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.00 (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Salem Media Group Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was 0.00. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

SALM's Degree of Financial Leverage is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 0.96
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Degree of Financial Leverage only.

Salem Media Group Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* 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.

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Salem Media Group Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Salem Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Degree of Financial Leverage
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Salem Media Group Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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Competitive Comparison of Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.


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Salem Media Group Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Salem Media Group's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( -1.68 (Sep. 2023) / 0.56 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )/( -42.798 (Sep. 2023) / 27.176 (Sep. 2022) - 1 )
=-4/-2.5748
=1.55***

* 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.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Salem Media Group  (OTCPK:SALM) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Salem Media Group Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
4880 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93012
Salem Media Group Inc is a domestic multimedia company with integrated operations including radio broadcasting, digital media, and publishing. The company has three operating segments, Broadcast, Digital Media, and Publishing. Broadcast engaged in foundational business is radio broadcasting, which includes the ownership and operation of radio stations in large metropolitan markets; Digital media-based businesses provide Christian, conservative, investing, and health-themed content, e-commerce, audio and video streaming, and other resources digitally through the web; publishing operating segment includes two businesses: (1) Regnery Publishing and Salem Books and Salem Author Services, a self-publishing service for authors through Xulon Press and Mill City Press.
Executives
Jacki L Pick director 6400 N BELT LINE ROAD, IRVING TX 75063
Eugene Allen Power officer: President Broadcast Media 6400 NORTH BELT LINE ROAD, IRVING TX 75063
Epperson 2022 Gst Trust 10 percent owner 3780 WILL SCARLET ROAD, WINSTON SALEM NC 27104
Epperson Stuart W. Jr. director, 10 percent owner 4880 SANTA ROSA RD., CAMARILLO CA 93012
Stuart W Epperson 10 percent owner 3780 WILL SCARLET RD, WINSTON SALEM NC 27104
Evan D Masyr officer: V.P. and Corporate Controller 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, STE 300, CAMARILLO CA 93012
David P Santrella officer: President - Broadcast Media 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Christopher J Henderson officer: SVP, General Counsel & Secy 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
David Evans officer: Senior Vice President and CFO 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Atsinger Edward G Iii director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO and President 4880 SANTA ROSA RD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Heather W Grizzle director 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93010
James Keet Lewis director 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Edward C. Atsinger director 6400 NORTH BELT LINE ROAD, IRVING TX 75063
Jonathan Venverloh director 4880 SANTA ROSA ROAD, CAMARILLO CA 93012
Eric H Halvorson director 4880 SANTA ROSA RD, CAMARILLO CA 93012