Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 10.09% (As of Mar. 2026)


NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
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Price KES34.20
GF Value KES21.86
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What is Safaricom ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM +0.44% 100 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.09% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Safaricom's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.81%. Safaricom's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.43. Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.09%.


Safaricom ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Safaricom ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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* 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Safaricom Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.12 9.84 9.69 8.37 9.26

Safaricom Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 8.19 7.61 12.12 7.54 10.09

NAI:SCOM vs TMUS, VZ, T: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Safaricom ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=50.48% / 5.45
=9.26%

Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=54.81% / 5.43
=10.09%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 10.09% mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 10.09% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors.
Is Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Safaricom's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.09%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to TMUS and VZ?
Safaricom's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 10.09% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.09%. 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 KES21.86, compared to a current price of KES34.20 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.09%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 10.09% 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 KES34.20 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.86. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 10.09%
  • GF Value™: KES21.86 vs. price of KES34.20 (56.5% 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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