AARTY (Airtel Africa) Preferred Stock: $0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


AARTY Airtel Africa PLC AARTY
65 GF Score
Price $45.37
GF Value $16.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Airtel Africa Preferred Stock?

Airtel Africa AARTY 65 Preferred Stock is $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AARTY with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Airtel Africa's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Airtel Africa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $22,799 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Airtel Africa's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.63.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). Airtel Africa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.54.


Airtel Africa  (OTCPK:AARTY) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

Airtel Africa's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

Airtel Africa's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

Airtel Africa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Airtel Africa Preferred Stock Related Terms


Airtel Africa Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa's Preferred Stock 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.

Airtel Africa Preferred Stock Chart

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Airtel Africa Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of $0 Mil mean?
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a Preferred Stock of $0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors.
Is Airtel Africa's Preferred Stock too high?
Airtel Africa's current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's Preferred Stock compare to TMUS and VZ?
Airtel Africa's Preferred Stock of $0 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 Preferred Stock for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Preferred Stock 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 Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors. Airtel Africa's current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa (AARTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.24, compared to a current price of $45.37 — trading 179.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is $0 Mil. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airtel Africa (AARTY), the current Preferred Stock is $0 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 Airtel Africa (AARTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.37 is trading 179.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.24. GuruFocus considers Airtel Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AARTY:

  • Preferred Stock: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.24 vs. price of $45.37 (179.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Airtel Africa Business Description

Address 15 Davies Street, London, GBR, W1K 3DE
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
65GF Score

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