Company Profile
Centum Investment Company Plc is a leading East African investment holding company with a diversified portfolio spanning Private Equity, Real Estate, and Marketable Securities. The company actively identifies compelling investment opportunities, deploys capital through innovative structures, and focuses on creating and growing value within its portfolio. Centum aims to monetize value through annuity income streams, shareholder loan repayments, and strategic equity exits, demonstrating a strong track record of successful divestments at a premium to asset carrying values. Its operations are concentrated in East Africa, with a strong presence in Kenya, and growing regional diversification into Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwand
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What is Centum?
Centum (CTUM.KE) is a Financials company listed on NSE in Kenya. This company profile summarizes its issuer details, fundamentals, market links and investor access routes on mystocks.africa.
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Fundamentals
Current Share Price
KSh14.65
Market Cap
KSh8.9
P/E Ratio
6.54x
EPS
KSh2.0791
Dividend Yield
2.35%
Dividend/Share
KSh0.32
Shares Outstanding
655,000,000
Company Details
Website
centum.co.ke/ "centum.co.ke"Related Coverage
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Centum Frequently Asked Questions
How can I buy Centum (CTUM.KE) shares?
You can buy Centum (CTUM.KE) shares on mystocks.africa. Open an account, complete KYC verification, fund your USD account, and place an order from as little as USD 10 — no local broker or Kenya bank account required.
What exchange is Centum listed on?
Centum (CTUM.KE) is listed on the NSE in Kenya. mystocks.africa provides direct access to NSE listings with USD settlement.
What sector does Centum operate in?
Centum (CTUM.KE) operates in the Financials sector. You can review its profile and invest in CTUM.KE on mystocks.africa.
Can I invest in CTUM.KE from outside Kenya?
Yes. mystocks.africa lets global and diaspora investors access NSE listings including CTUM.KE through a single digital account with USD settlement, so you do not need an on-the-ground presence in Kenya.
What is the minimum investment in Centum?
You can invest in CTUM.KE from as little as USD 10 on mystocks.africa, subject to the prevailing share price on the NSE. A standard 0.75% platform fee applies to executions.
Does Centum pay dividends?
If Centum declares a dividend, the proceeds are credited to your mystocks.africa USD account after any applicable withholding tax for Kenya. Dividend history and declarations, when available, are shown on the portfolio dashboard.
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Capital at risk
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