Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Long-Term Debt: KES83,715 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
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Price KES35.05
GF Value KES21.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Safaricom Long-Term Debt?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM -1.27% 100 Long-Term Debt is KES83,715 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Safaricom's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES83,715 Mil.

Safaricom's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Mar. 2025 (KES64,744 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (KES61,263 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2025 (KES61,263 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KES83,715 Mil).

Safaricom's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Mar. 2024 (KES63,093 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (KES64,744 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2025 (KES64,744 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KES83,715 Mil).

Safaricom  (NAI:SCOM) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Safaricom Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Safaricom Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safaricom's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Safaricom Long-Term Debt Chart

Safaricom Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44,910.80 42,050.00 63,093.20 64,744.40 83,714.60

Safaricom Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Long-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 63,093.20 68,826.70 64,744.40 61,262.80 83,714.60
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of KES83,715 Mil mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a Long-Term Debt of KES83,715 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Safaricom's Long-Term Debt too high?
Safaricom's current Long-Term Debt is KES83,715 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 Long-Term Debt compare to TMUS and VZ?
Safaricom's Long-Term Debt of KES83,715 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 Long-Term Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Safaricom's current Long-Term Debt is KES83,715 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 KES21.96, compared to a current price of KES35.05 — trading 59.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is KES83,715 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current Long-Term Debt is KES83,715 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 KES35.05 is trading 59.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.96. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • Long-Term Debt: KES83,715 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES21.96 vs. price of KES35.05 (59.6% 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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