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Salem Media GroupSALM 35 EV-to-OCF is -8.07 as of Aug. 27, 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 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Salem Media Group ranks better than 79.75% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Salem Media Group's Enterprise Value is $78.9 Mil.
Salem Media Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-9.8 Mil. Therefore, Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF for today is -8.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SALM'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.9 Med: 12.23 Max: 87.76
Current: -8.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Salem Media Group was 87.76. The lowest was -106.90. And the median was 12.23.
SALM's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 79.75% of 1022
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.715
vs SALM: -8.07
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Salem Media Group (OTCPK:SALM) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Salem Media Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Salem Media Group's share price for today is $1.00.
Salem Media Group's 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 $-0.500.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Salem Media Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Salem Media Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Salem Media Group's current Enterprise Value is $78.9 Mil.
Salem Media Group's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-9.8 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.
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a EV-to-OCF of -8.07 as of Aug. 27, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #207 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Salem Media Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Salem Media Group's current EV-to-OCF is -8.07. Based on the distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #207 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 EV-to-OCF compare to BBGI and UONE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #207 out of 1022 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Salem Media Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 4.72. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Media - Diversified companies is 4.72, based on 1,022 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salem Media Group's current EV-to-OCF is -8.07. 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 EV-to-OCF is -8.07. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current EV-to-OCF is -8.07 as of Aug. 27, 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:
EV-to-OCF: -8.07
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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