Airtel Africa/£AAF
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About Airtel Africa
Airtel Africa plc, listed under the ticker AAF, is a telecommunications and mobile money services provider based in the United Kingdom. The company, which was founded in 2010, primarily operates across Nigeria, East Africa, and Francophone Africa. It is renowned for its wide range of services including mobile voice, data services, and mobile money operations through its consumer brand Airtel Money.
Ticker
£AAF
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Headquarters
Employees
4,253
ISIN
GB00BKDRYJ47
Website
Airtel Africa Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£6.9B
42.59
£0.04
0.67
£0.05
2.56%
Price and volume
Market cap
£6.9B
Beta
0.67
52-week high
£1.91
52-week low
£0.93
Average daily volume
4.7M
Dividend rate
£0.05
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.509
Quick ratio
0.196
Long term debt to equity
167.784
Total debt to equity
215.568
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
104.09%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.32%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,716.365
Gross margin (TTM)
64.34%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.42%
Operating margin (TTM)
29.60%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
50.38%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£871,590
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.41%
Return on equity (TTM)
12.93%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
42.592
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.883
Price to book
2.78
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-5.15
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
6.66
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
15.02%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
28.30%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.56%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-0.46%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-235.03%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.75%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-29.28%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.14%
What the Analysts think about Airtel Africa
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Airtel Africa stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Airtel Africa reported a 21.1% constant currency revenue growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, with Q4'25 revenue growth accelerating to 23.2%, indicating strong operational performance. (Investing.com)
The company's mobile money segment saw a 29.9% increase in constant currency revenue, with customer numbers rising 17.3% to 44.6 million and annualized transaction value reaching $145 billion, highlighting significant growth potential in financial services. (Investing.com)
Airtel Africa's partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink's high-speed satellite internet across Africa aims to enhance connectivity, particularly in rural areas, potentially expanding its customer base and service offerings. (The Economic Times)
Significant currency devaluations, particularly the Nigerian naira, led to a 0.5% decline in reported currency revenue, despite strong constant currency growth, impacting the company's financial performance. (Investing.com)
Airtel Africa's net debt to equity ratio stands at 61%, considered high, and its interest payments are not well covered by EBIT (2.3x coverage), indicating potential financial risk. (Simply Wall St)
The planned listing of Airtel Money has been delayed to the first half of 2026, raising concerns about the company's ability to unlock value from its mobile money services in a timely manner. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jul 2025.
Airtel Africa Financial Performance
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Airtel Africa Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
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Airtel Africa
Dividend·Payment
£0.028961Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Airtel Africa stock?
Airtel Africa (AAF) has a market cap of £6.9B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Airtel Africa stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Airtel Africa (AAF) stock is 42.59 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Airtel Africa stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Airtel Africa (AAF) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.04833 and the yield is 2.56%. Airtel Africa has a payout ratio of 104.09% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Airtel Africa dividend payment date?
The next Airtel Africa (AAF) dividend payment is scheduled for July 25, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Airtel Africa?
Airtel Africa (AAF) has a beta rating of 0.67. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.