Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Common Stock: KES2,003 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
100 GF Score
Price KES35.45
GF Value KES21.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Safaricom Common Stock?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM -1.39% 100 Common Stock is KES2,003 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Safaricom's quarterly common stock stayed the same from Mar. 2025 (KES2,003 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (KES2,003 Mil) and stayed the same from Sep. 2025 (KES2,003 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KES2,003 Mil).

Safaricom's annual common stock stayed the same from Mar. 2024 (KES2,003 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (KES2,003 Mil) and stayed the same from Mar. 2025 (KES2,003 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KES2,003 Mil).

Safaricom Common Stock Historical Data

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Safaricom Common Stock Chart

Safaricom Annual Data
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Safaricom Semi-Annual Data
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Safaricom Common Stock Calculation

Common stock is listed on the Balance Sheet at the par value of the total shares outstanding of a company.

The par value of common stocks is meaningless. It is usually set at an absurdly low number.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Common Stock →
What does a Common Stock of KES2,003 Mil mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a Common Stock of KES2,003 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Common Stock is the par value of a company's shares outstanding, as listed on the balance sheet. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors.
Is Safaricom's Common Stock too high?
Safaricom's current Common Stock is KES2,003 Mil. Overall, Safaricom has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safaricom's Common Stock compare to TMUS and VZ?
Safaricom's Common Stock of KES2,003 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Common Stock for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Common Stock depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Common Stock 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 Common Stock mean?
A high Common Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Common Stock is the par value of a company's shares outstanding, as listed on the balance sheet. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current Common Stock is KES2,003 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safaricom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES21.92, compared to a current price of KES35.45 — trading 61.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Common Stock is KES2,003 Mil. Safaricom's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Common Stock calculated?
Common Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current Common Stock is KES2,003 Mil as of Mar. 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 Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safaricom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES35.45 is trading 61.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.92. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • Common Stock: KES2,003 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES21.92 vs. price of KES35.45 (61.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SCOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Safaricom Business Description

Address Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 66827, Westlands, Nairobi, KEN, 00800
Safaricom PLC is a Kenya-based telecommunications company. The principal activities of the company are the provision of telecommunication services, providing a comprehensive range of integrated telecommunication services including voice and data both mobile and fixed, SMS, the internet, and m-pesa. The company also offers a wide range of devices such as Mobile handsets, mobile broadband modems, routers, tablets, and notebooks. The majority of its revenue comes from service revenues: Voice, m-pesa, mobile data, messaging, fixed data and other service revenue. The company serves both individual and corporate/enterprise customers.
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