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Salem Media GroupSALM 35 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00% 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 757 Media - Diversified companies, Salem Media Group ranks worse than 132100.26% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Salem Media Group's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -1300.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Salem Media Group was 30.90% per year. The lowest was -44.80% per year. And the median was 2.50% per year.
Salem Media Group (OTCPK:SALM) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Salem Media Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SALM vs BBGI, UONE, XHLD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Salem Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Salem Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salem Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Salem Media Group 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Salem Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 757 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Salem Media Group's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Salem Media Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 757 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to BBGI and UONE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 757 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Salem Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 2.90, based on 757 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Salem Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salem Media Group's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.00% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.00%
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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