Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) GF Score: 49/100 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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NAI:LKL Longhom Publishers PLC NAI:LKL
49 GF Score
Price KES2.88
GF Value KES1.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Longhom Publishers GF Score?

Longhom Publishers NAI:LKL +1.41% 49 GF Score is 49 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 48.00. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Longhom Publishers has the GF Score of 49, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 1/10
2. Profitability Rank : 5/10
3. Growth Rank : 3/10
4. GF Value Rank : 9/10
5. Momentum Rank : 0/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Longhom Publishers might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


Longhom Publishers  (NAI:LKL) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.


Longhom Publishers GF Score Related Terms


NAI:LKL vs NYT, WLY: GF Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.


Longhom Publishers GF Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Longhom Publishers's GF Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Score →
What does a GF Score of 49 mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a GF Score of 49 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.00. Over the past decade, Longhom Publishers' GF Score has ranged from 22.00 to 73.00.
Is Longhom Publishers' GF Score too high?
Longhom Publishers' current GF Score of 49 is near median its 10-year median of 48.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.00 to a high of 73.00. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' GF Score compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' GF Score of 49 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Longhom Publishers' own GF Score has ranged from 22.00 to 73.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good GF Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current GF Score is 49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.80, compared to a current price of KES2.88 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 49, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.00. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current GF Score is 49 as of Aug. 01, 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.88 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.80. GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:

  • GF Score: 49 (near median its 10-year median of 48.00)
  • GF Value™: KES1.80 vs. price of KES2.88 (60% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Longhom Publishers Business Description

Address Funzi Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 18033 - 00500, LR No. 209/5604, Nairobi, KEN, 00500
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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