Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Market Cap: KES1,364,228 Mil (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
100 GF Score
Price KES34.05
GF Value KES21.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Safaricom Market Cap?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM +0.29% 100 Market Cap is KES1,364,228 Mil as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Telecommunication Services companies, Safaricom ranks better than 84.8% on this metric.

Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Safaricom's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES27.5. Safaricom's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39,693 Mil. Therefore, Safaricom's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES1,091,544 Mil.

Safaricom's quarterly market cap increased from Mar. 2025 (KES733,197 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (KES1,155,460 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (KES1,155,460 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KES1,091,544 Mil).

Safaricom's annual market cap increased from Mar. 2024 (KES711,161 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (KES733,197 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2025 (KES733,197 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KES1,095,515 Mil).

Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Safaricom's Enterprise Value for Today is KES1,533,824 Mil.


Safaricom  (NAI:SCOM) Market Cap Explanation

Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the company’s debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.

Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.


Safaricom Market Cap Related Terms


Safaricom Market Cap Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safaricom's Market Cap 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.

Safaricom Market Cap Chart

Safaricom Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Market Cap
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,368,234.37 725,184.25 711,161.35 733,197.33 1,095,515.22

Safaricom Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Market Cap 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 711,161.35 600,981.42 733,197.33 1,155,459.80 1,091,544.44

NAI:SCOM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Market Cap Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom's Market Cap falls into.


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Safaricom Market Cap Calculation

Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.

Safaricom's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Market Cap (A: Mar. 2026 )=Share Price (A: Mar. 2026 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=KES27.5*39836.917
=KES1,095,515

Safaricom's Market Cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Market Cap (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Share Price (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=KES27.5*39692.525
=KES1,091,544

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Market Cap →
What does a Market Cap of KES1,364,228 Mil mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a Market Cap of KES1,364,228 Mil as of Jul. 01, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #57 out of 375 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Safaricom's Market Cap too high?
Safaricom's current Market Cap is KES1,364,228 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #57 out of 375 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Market Cap compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #57 out of 375 companies for Market Cap. This places Safaricom in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 496.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Market Cap among Telecommunication Services companies is 496.70, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Market Cap is 496.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safaricom's current Market Cap is KES1,364,228 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 KES21.84, compared to a current price of KES34.05 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is KES1,364,228 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current Market Cap is KES1,364,228 Mil as of Jul. 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 Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safaricom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES34.05 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.84. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • Market Cap: KES1,364,228 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES21.84 vs. price of KES34.05 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 5 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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