SafaricomNAI:SCOM +1.04%100 FCF Yield % is 5.74 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Safaricom ranks better than 50.27% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safaricom's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SCOM'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.07 Med: 4.84 Max: 9.57
Current: 5.74
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Safaricom was 9.57%. The lowest was -4.07%. And the median was 4.84%.
NAI:SCOM's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 50.27% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.605
vs NAI:SCOM: 5.74
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Safaricom FCF Yield % Related Terms
Safaricom FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safaricom's FCF Yield % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 5.74 as of Jun. 30, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #183 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Safaricom's FCF Yield % too high?
Safaricom's current FCF Yield % of 5.74 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.84. The Telecommunication Services industry median FCF Yield % is 5.61. Safaricom's value of 5.74 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #183 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #183 out of 368 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Safaricom in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 5.61. Safaricom's value of 5.74 is 2.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 5.61, 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 FCF Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.61, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safaricom's current FCF Yield % of 5.74 is 2.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Yield % is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safaricom's current FCF Yield % is 5.74, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 4.84. 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 KES33.95 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.74, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 2.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.61. Safaricom's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current FCF Yield % is 5.74 as of Jun. 30, 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 KES33.95 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.81.
GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:
FCF Yield %: 5.74 (19% above median its 10-year median of 4.84)
GF Value™: KES21.81 vs. price of KES33.95 (55.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#183 of 368)
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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