Business Description
Safaricom PLC
ISIN : KE1000001402
Total Employee Number:
6,777Description
Safaricom PLC is engaged in telecommunication services, providing a comprehensive range of integrated telecommunication services, including voice and data (both mobile and fixed), SMS, internet and M-PESA. The Company delivers a broad portfolio of products and services designed to meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and institutions. It provides mobile voice, messaging and data services that form the backbone of everyday communication and digital access. Through M-PESA and related platforms, it delivers digital payment, savings, credit and insurance solutions that support daily transactions, enterprise activity and public service delivery. It operates through the Kenya and Ethiopia segment, with the Kenya segment generating maximum revenue.
Financial Strength
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.16 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.39 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.83 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 0.76 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 8.85 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 8/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 5 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.13 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 11.1 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 12.3 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 19.2 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 20.5 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 2.4 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 14.52 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 9.56 |
Momentum Rank
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 45.59 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 48.59 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 53.01 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 10.39 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 3.55 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 33.27 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 0.59 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 0.58 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.2 | |||||
Days Inventory | 7.46 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 26.97 | |||||
Days Payable | 281.73 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 5.65 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.62 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 4.1 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 6.5 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 4.24 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 4.96 |
Profitability Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 75.42 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 36.95 | |||||
Net Margin % | 22.51 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 51.44 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 18.38 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 40 | |||||
ROE % | 50.93 | |||||
ROA % | 18.6 | |||||
ROIC % | 18.38 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -296.51 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 49.79 | |||||
ROCE % | 39.83 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 |
GF Value Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 14.76 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 12.77 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 14.75 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 17.98 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 15.51 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 1.54 | |||||
PS Ratio | 3.34 | |||||
PB Ratio | 7.05 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 15.26 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 18.19 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 8.36 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 10.98 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 7.26 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 3.74 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 20.18 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 1.6 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 2.01 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.28 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.58 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.82 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 1.54 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 3.16 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 9.09 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 5.51 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 12.38 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil KES) | 424,737.2 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (KES) | 2.4 | ||
| Beta | - | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Volatility % | 26.12 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 53.01 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (KES) | 0.803899 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (KES) | 35.62 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 33.27 | ||
| 52-Week Range (KES) | 25.8 - 37.3 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 40,065.43 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 8 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Safaricom PLC Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
Safaricom PLC Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (KES) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KES 1.150000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-05 | 36.20 (+0.00%) | ||
| KES 0.850000 Cash Dividend | 2026-02-26 | 33.10 (+0.00%) | ||
| KES 0.650000 Cash Dividend | 2025-08-01 | 26.30 (+0.00%) | ||
| KES 0.550000 Cash Dividend | 2025-03-04 | 18.10 (+0.00%) |
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Safaricom PLC Frequently Asked Questions
What is Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM)'s stock price today?
The current price of NAI:SCOM is KES35.40. The 52 week high of NAI:SCOM is KES37.30 and 52 week low is KES25.80.
When is next earnings date of Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM)?
The next earnings date of Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM) is .
Does Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM) is 5.65% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM) was 1.41. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.86. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Safaricom PLC(NAI:SCOM) is 6.5%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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