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Salem Media GroupSALM 35 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 621 Media - Diversified companies, Salem Media Group ranks worse than 161030.43% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Salem Media Group's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.2 Mil. Salem Media Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.4 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salem Media Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
SALM's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 12.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.
Salem Media Group (OTCPK:SALM) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Salem Media Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Salem Media Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salem Media Group's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
SALM vs BBGI, UONE, XHLD: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Salem Media Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Salem Media Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salem Media Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Salem Media Group did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Salem Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 621 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Salem Media Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Salem Media Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 621 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 Interest Coverage compare to BBGI and UONE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Salem Media Group ranks #999999 out of 621 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Salem Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 12.45, based on 621 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Salem Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salem Media Group's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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:
Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
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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