Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Safaricom LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM +0.14% 100 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Safaricom's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.

Safaricom's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.21) to Mar. 2026 (0.26). It may suggest that Safaricom is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Safaricom LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Safaricom LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Safaricom LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Safaricom's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	132400.3	/	518045.4
	=	0.26

Safaricom's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	132400.3	/	518045.4
	=	0.26

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.26 mean?

Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors.

Is Safaricom's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Safaricom's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.26. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to TMUS and VZ?

Safaricom's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.26 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Telecommunication Services company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.26. 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 KES21.90, compared to a current price of KES35.20 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.26. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.26 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 KES35.20 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.90. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.26
GF Value™: KES21.90 vs. price of KES35.20 (60.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 warning signs

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Safaricom Business Description

Industry Communication Services Telecommunication Services

Comparable Companies TSE:9984 SHSE:600941 TMUS VZ T XTER:DTE NSE:BHARTIARTL CMCSA MEX:AMXB TSE:9432 HKSE:00728 TSE:9433 TSE:9434 SAU:7010 SGX:Z74 XPAR:ORA ADX:EAND XSWX:SCMN ASX:TLS TPE:2412

Address Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, P.O. Box 66827, Westlands, Nairobi, KEN, 00800

Website https://www.safaricom.co.ke

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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