SafaricomNAI:SCOM +1.97%100 EBITDA Margin % is 54.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 50.28. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Safaricom ranks better than 86.38% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Safaricom's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES119,237 Mil. Safaricom's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES218,524 Mil. Therefore, Safaricom's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.56%.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Safaricom EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Safaricom EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safaricom's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
NAI:SCOM vs TMUS, VZ, T: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Safaricom EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 54.56% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.28. Over the past decade, Safaricom's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 47.40 to 55.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #50 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Safaricom's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Safaricom's current EBITDA Margin % of 54.56% is near median its 10-year median of 50.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.40 to a high of 55.04. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Safaricom's value of 54.56% is 113.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #50 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #50 out of 367 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Safaricom in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Safaricom's value of 54.56% is 113.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Safaricom's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 47.40 to 55.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.28 vs. the industry median of 25.57, Safaricom has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 25.57, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safaricom's current EBITDA Margin % of 54.56% is 113.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safaricom's current EBITDA Margin % is 54.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.28. 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 KES21.81, compared to a current price of KES33.60 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 54.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.28 and 113.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.57. Safaricom's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 54.56% 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 KES33.60 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.81.
GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:
EBITDA Margin %: 54.56% (near median its 10-year median of 50.28)
GF Value™: KES21.81 vs. price of KES33.60 (54.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#50 of 367)
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 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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