Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Stock Based Compensation: KES0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
100 GF Score
Price KES35.30
GF Value KES21.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Safaricom Stock Based Compensation?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM +0.71% 100 Stock Based Compensation is KES0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Safaricom's Stock Based Compensation for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was KES0 Mil.

Safaricom Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Safaricom Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Safaricom Stock Based Compensation Chart

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Safaricom Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of KES0 Mil mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a Stock Based Compensation of KES0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Safaricom and its competitors.
Is Safaricom's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Safaricom's current Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to TMUS and VZ?
Safaricom's Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current Stock Based Compensation 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 KES21.97, compared to a current price of KES35.30 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is KES0 Mil. Safaricom's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current Stock Based Compensation 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 KES35.30 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.97. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • Stock Based Compensation: KES0 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES21.97 vs. price of KES35.30 (60.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 6 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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