Safaricom has the GF Score of 100, which implies that the company
might have
Highest outperformance potential.
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:
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 Safaricom
might have
Highest outperformance potential.
Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) 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:
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Safaricom GF Score Related Terms
NAI:SCOM vs TMUS, VZ, T: GF Score Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom'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.
Safaricom GF Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom's GF Score falls into.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a GF Score of 100 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 98.00. Over the past decade, Safaricom's GF Score has ranged from 79.00 to 100.00.
Is Safaricom's GF Score too high?
Safaricom's current GF Score of 100 is near median its 10-year median of 98.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 79.00 to a high of 100.00. 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 GF Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
Safaricom's GF Score of 100 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. Historically, Safaricom's own GF Score has ranged from 79.00 to 100.00 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good GF Score depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current GF Score is 100, which is near median its own 10-year median of 98.00. 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 KES21.91, compared to a current price of KES35.05 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 100, which is near median its 10-year median of 98.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current GF Score is 100 as of Jul. 11, 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 KES35.05 is trading 60% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.91.
GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:
GF Score: 100 (near median its 10-year median of 98.00)
GF Value™: KES21.91 vs. price of KES35.05 (60% above fair value)
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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