SALM (Salem Media Group) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.27% (As of Jun. 2026 )

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SALM Salem Media Group Inc SALM
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Price $1.00
GF Value $0.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Salem Media Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Salem Media Group SALM 35 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.27 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.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Salem Media Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.27%.


Salem Media Group  (OTCPK:SALM) 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation

A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.


Be Aware

Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.


Salem Media Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms


SALM vs BBGI, UONE, XHLD: 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Salem Media Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Salem Media Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Salem Media Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio falls into.


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Salem Media Group 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio Calculation

Salem Media Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

6-Month Share Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Dec. 2025 )
=(31.758 - 31.671) / 31.758
=0.27%

* 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.27 mean?
Salem Media Group (SALM) has a 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.27 as of Jun. 2026. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Salem Media Group and its competitors.
Is Salem Media Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Salem Media Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.27. 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to BBGI and UONE?
Salem Media Group's 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.27 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past six months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from two quarters ago to the current quarter. View historical data for Salem Media Group and its competitors. Salem Media Group's current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.27. 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.27. 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 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Salem Media Group (SALM), the current 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.27 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:

  • 6-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.27
  • 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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