SALM (Salem Media Group) Tax Rate %: 29.78% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SALM Salem Media Group Inc SALM
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GF Value $0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Salem Media Group Tax Rate %?

Salem Media Group SALM 35 Tax Rate % is 29.78% 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.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Salem Media Group's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.4 Mil. Salem Media Group's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.9 Mil. Therefore, Salem Media Group's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.78%.

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Salem Media Group Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Salem Media Group Tax Rate % Chart

Salem Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Salem Media Group Quarterly Data
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Salem Media Group Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Salem Media Group's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-8.174/-42.784
=19.11 %

Salem Media Group's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1.447/-4.859
=29.78 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 29.78% mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a Tax Rate % of 29.78% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Salem Media Group's Tax Rate % too high?
Salem Media Group's current Tax Rate % is 29.78%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to BBGI and UONE?
Salem Media Group's Tax Rate % of 29.78% 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 Tax Rate % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Salem Media Group's current Tax Rate % is 29.78%. 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 Tax Rate % is 29.78%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current Tax Rate % is 29.78% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 29.78%
  • 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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