Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) GF Value Rank: 1 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 86% Below Median

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NAI:CTUM Centum Investment Co Ltd NAI:CTUM
35 GF Score
Price KES18.70
GF Value KES2.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Centum Investment Co GF Value Rank?

Centum Investment Co NAI:CTUM +4.76% 35 GF Value Rank is 1 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates NAI:CTUM with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Centum Investment Co has the GF Value Rank of 1.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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NAI:CTUM vs MS, GS, SCHW: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Centum Investment Co GF Value Rank vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 1 mean?
Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) has a GF Value Rank of 1 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank too high?
Centum Investment Co's current GF Value Rank of 1 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Centum Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank compare to MS and GS?
Centum Investment Co's GF Value Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets industry. Historically, Centum Investment Co's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Value Rank for a Capital Markets company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Centum Investment Co and its competitors. Centum Investment Co's current GF Value Rank is 1, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centum Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.52, compared to a current price of KES18.70 — trading 642.1% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 1, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Centum Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM), the current GF Value Rank is 1 as of Sep. 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 Centum Investment Co (NAI:CTUM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centum Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES18.70 is trading 642.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.52. GuruFocus considers Centum Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CTUM:

  • GF Value Rank: 1 (86% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: KES2.52 vs. price of KES18.70 (642.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Centum Investment Co Business Description

Address Limuru Road, Two Rivers Office Towers, P.O. Box 10518, 9th Floor, South Tower, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Centum Investment Co Ltd is an investment company that provides access to a portfolio of inaccessible, quality, diversified investments to investors. Its objective is to consistently generate market-beating returns by building extraordinary enterprises throughout Africa. The company's operating segment include Private Equity; Real Estate and Marketable securities. The Private Equity segment includes publishing, financial services, and utility companies as well as also responsible for managing Development Portfolio. The Marketable securities segment includes dividend and interest income, real estate sales and proceeds from exits in the private equity and marketable securities portfolios and the Real Estate segment includes developments in East Africa.
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