Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026 )

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NAI:SCOM Safaricom PLC NAI:SCOM
100 GF Score
Price KES36.65
GF Value KES22.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Safaricom 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Safaricom NAI:SCOM -0.95% 100 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

3-Month Share Buyback Ratio only apply to companies whose reporting frequency is 3 months.

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What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Safaricom and its competitors.
Is Safaricom's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Safaricom's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
Safaricom's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Safaricom and its competitors. Safaricom's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 KES22.35, compared to a current price of KES36.65 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 KES36.65 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.35. GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: KES22.35 vs. price of KES36.65 (64% 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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