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SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/ SALM
SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/ (SALM) earns a Piotroski F-score of 5/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 2.60% (safety: no dividend). FY2022 revenue was $267.0M at a -1.2% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
How it ranks in Transportation & Utilities · percentile among 351 companies
Percentile vs other Transportation & Utilities companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 5/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.039 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.079 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.01 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.532 |
Sector peers · similar-size Transportation & Utilities companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALM | SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/ | 5/9 | 0.12 | — | +3.4% |
| BBGI | BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP INC | 2/9 | -7.23 | — | -14.3% |
| UONE | URBAN ONE, INC. | 4/9 | -6.35 | — | -16.7% |
| MDIA | Mediaco Holding Inc. | 2/9 | -2.54 | — | +39.5% |
| SGA | SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC | 4/9 | 5.74 | — | -5.1% |
| TSQ | Townsquare Media, Inc. | 5/9 | -1.85 | — | -5.2% |
| KUBR | Kuber Resources Corp | 3/9 | 14.16 | 19.3 | — |
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About SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/
Salem Media Group, Inc. operates as a multimedia company in the United States. The company owns and operates radio stations. Its digital media business provides Christian, conservative, investing, retirement, e-commerce, audio and video streaming, and other resources digitally through the web, as well as through mobile applications. The company was formerly known as Salem Communications Corporation and changed its name to Salem Media Group, Inc. in February 2015. Salem Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Camarillo, California.
FAQ
Is SALM financially healthy?
SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/'s Piotroski F-score is 5/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does SALM pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/ pays a dividend yielding about 2.60% with a None payout ratio, rated “no dividend” for safety.
How profitable is SALM?
In FY2022, SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/ had a net margin of -1.2% and a return on equity of -1.8%.
Is SALM a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on SALEM MEDIA GROUP, INC. /DE/: a Piotroski F-score of 5/9, an Altman Z″ in the distress zone, a dividend yield of 2.60%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2022-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.