SALM (Salem Media Group) Insider Ownership: 1.38 % (As of Aug. 26, 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 Insider Ownership?

Salem Media Group SALM 35 Insider Ownership is 1.38 % as of Aug. 26, 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.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Salem Media Group's insider ownership is 1.38%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Salem Media Group's Institutional Ownership is 0.55%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Salem Media Group's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 27.09%.

Salem Media Group Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salem Media Group's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Salem Media Group Insider Ownership Chart

Salem Media Group Historical Data

The historical data trend for Salem Media Group can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 1.49 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.39 1.39 1.39 1.38 1.38 1.38
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Salem Media Group Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 1.38 % mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a Insider Ownership of 1.38 % as of Aug. 26, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Salem Media Group and its competitors.
Is Salem Media Group's Insider Ownership too high?
Salem Media Group's current Insider Ownership is 1.38 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to BBGI and UONE?
Salem Media Group's Insider Ownership of 1.38 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Salem Media Group and its competitors. Salem Media Group's current Insider Ownership is 1.38 %. 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 Insider Ownership is 1.38 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current Insider Ownership is 1.38 % as of Aug. 26, 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:

  • Insider Ownership: 1.38 %
  • 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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