Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Research & Development: KES0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
100 GF Score
Price KES33.60
GF Value KES21.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Safaricom Research & Development?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM +1.97% 100 Research & Development is KES0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Safaricom's Research & Development for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KES0 Mil.

Safaricom  (NAI:SCOM) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Safaricom Research & Development Historical Data

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Safaricom Research & Development Chart

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Safaricom Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES0 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of KES0 Mil mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a Research & Development of KES0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors.
Is Safaricom's Research & Development too high?
Safaricom's current Research & Development is KES0 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 Research & Development compare to TMUS and VZ?
Safaricom's Research & Development of KES0 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 Research & Development for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current Research & Development is KES0 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 KES21.81, compared to a current price of KES33.60 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is KES0 Mil. Safaricom's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current Research & Development is KES0 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 KES33.60 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.81. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • Research & Development: KES0 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES21.81 vs. price of KES33.60 (54.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 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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