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Salem Media GroupSALM 35 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.50 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. Among 711 Media - Diversified companies, Salem Media Group ranks worse than 140646.84% on this metric.
Salem Media Group's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.11.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.50.
During the past 13 years, Salem Media Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 376.20% per year. The lowest was -99.40% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
Salem Media Group (OTCPK:SALM) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Salem Media Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Salem Media Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salem Media Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Salem Media Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
SALM vs BBGI, UONE, XHLD: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Salem Media Group's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Salem Media Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salem Media Group's PE Ratio falls into.
Salem Media Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Salem Media Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.50
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.50 mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.50 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Salem Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 711 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Salem Media Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Salem Media Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.50. Based on the distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 711 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BBGI and UONE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 711 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Salem Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Media - Diversified companies is 3.60, based on 711 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Salem Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salem Media Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.50 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:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.50
GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $1.00 (150% above fair value)
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 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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