SafaricomNAI:SCOM +1.97%100 ROE % is 54.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 47.19. 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. Among 349 Telecommunication Services companies, Safaricom ranks better than 96.85% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Safaricom's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES105,657 Mil. Safaricom's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was KES192,767 Mil. Therefore, Safaricom's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safaricom's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SCOM'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.44 Med: 47.19 Max: 51.25
Current: 50.93
During the past 13 years, Safaricom's highest ROE % was 51.25%. The lowest was 30.44%. And the median was 47.19%.
NAI:SCOM's ROE % is ranked better than 96.85% of 349
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.41
vs NAI:SCOM: 50.93
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Safaricom ROE % Related Terms
Safaricom ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safaricom's ROE % 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a ROE % of 54.81% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 47.19. Over the past decade, Safaricom's ROE % has ranged from 30.44 to 51.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #11 out of 349 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Safaricom's ROE % too high?
Safaricom's current ROE % of 54.81% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 47.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.44 to a high of 51.25. The Telecommunication Services industry median ROE % is 7.41. Safaricom's value of 54.81% is 639.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #11 out of 349 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 ROE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #11 out of 349 companies for ROE %. This places Safaricom in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 7.41. Safaricom's value of 54.81% is 639.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Safaricom's own ROE % has ranged from 30.44 to 51.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.19 vs. the industry median of 7.41, Safaricom has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median ROE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.41, based on 349 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Safaricom's current ROE % of 54.81% is 639.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median ROE % is 7.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safaricom's current ROE % is 54.81%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 47.19. 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 ROE % is 54.81%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 47.19 and 639.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.41. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current ROE % is 54.81% 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:
ROE %: 54.81% (16% above median its 10-year median of 47.19)
GF Value™: KES21.81 vs. price of KES33.60 (54.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 639.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#11 of 349)
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 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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