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UCHM - Uchumi Supermarket Limited

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Uchumi Supermarkets Limited is a Kenya-based company engaged in the retail supermarkets operation. It distributes bakery, wines, meat, fish, vegetables, as well as kitchen appliances and decoration, among others. The Company operates a network of 15 branches locally. Uchumi Supermarkets Limited's subsidiaries include wholly owned Uchumi Supermarkets (Uganda) Limited and Kasarani Mall Limited.

Uchumi Supermarket Limited is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Uchumi Supermarket is traded on the NSE under the ticker symbol “UCHM”. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of NSE:UCHM is KE0000000489. Uchumi Supermarket Limited is currently the 62nd most valuable stock on the NSE with a market capitalization of KES 113 million, which makes about 0.0054% of the Nairobi Securities Exchange equity market.

UCHM • 0.31 ▾ 0.02 (6.06%)
2 days ago
Last Trading Results
Opening Price
Day’s Low Price0.30
Day’s High Price0.34
Traded Volume486,000
Number of Deals48
Gross Turnover151,179.00
Growth & Valuation
Earnings Per Share
Price/Earning Ratio
Dividend Per Share
Dividend Yield
Shares Outstanding365M
Market Capitalization113M
Monetary values are quoted in Kenyan Shilling (KES) unless otherwise stated

UCHM Stock Market Performance

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+6.9%-18.4%-6.06%
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+55%+63.2%+82.4%

The current share price of Uchumi Supermarket Limited (UCHM) is KES 0.31. UCHM closed its last trading day (Friday, May 16, 2025) at 0.31 KES per share on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), recording a 6.1% drop from its previous closing price of 0.33 KES. Uchumi Supermarket began the year with a share price of 0.17 KES and has since gained 82.4% on that price valuation, ranking it third on the NSE in terms of year-to-date performance. Investors should, however, take caution of UCHM’s recent poor performance, having lost 18% of its value in the past four weeks.

Uchumi Supermarket is the 12th most traded stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange over the past three months (Feb 13 - May 16, 2025). UCHM has traded a total volume of 22.5 million shares—in 3,627 deals—valued at KES 7.54 million over the period, with an average of 357,135 traded shares per session. A volume high of 2.69 million was achieved on February 21st, and a low of 20,000 on April 3rd, for the same period. The table below details the last 10 trading days of activity of Uchumi Supermarket on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

DateVolumeCloseChangeChange%
2025-05-16486,0000.31-0.02-6.06%
2025-05-15119,4000.33
2025-05-1421,0000.33+0.02+6.45%
2025-05-1376,7000.31+0.02+6.90%
2025-05-1279,4000.29
2025-05-09232,8000.29+0.01+3.57%
2025-05-08224,4000.28-0.02-6.67%
2025-05-07190,6000.30-0.01-3.23%
2025-05-0654,9000.31
2025-05-05214,2000.31

Profile of Uchumi Supermarket Limited

Uchumi Supermarket Limited operates in the Consumer Services sector.

Factsheet of Uchumi Supermarket Limited

Sector
Consumer Services
Industry
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Address
Yarrow Road, Off Nanyuki Road, P.O. Box 73167-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone
+254-2080200801

UCHM Industrial Market Competitors

Uchumi Supermarket Limited, issuers of the UCHM stock on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, have a number of market competitors who are also engaged in the Consumer Services sector. The table below presents an overview of the market standing of the top nine by year-to-date performance.

CodeNameM. Cap.CloseYTD
LKLLonghorn Publishers Limited779M2.86+24.4%
SGLStandard Group Limited489M5.98+19.1%
SCANScanGroup Limited1.1B2.54+2.42%
HBEHomeboyz Entertainment295M4.66
CGENCar and General Kenya Limited1.76B22.00-3.3%
TPSETPS Eastern Africa Serena Limited2.61B14.30-4.03%
NBVNairobi Business Ventures Ltd2.38B1.76-12.4%
NMGNation Media Group2.37B12.45-13.5%
XPRSExpress Kenya Limited143M3.00-16.7%

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Comments

  1. JoeKW1JoeKW1
    Feb 3, 2022 05:52 GMT

    And how can someone explain Uchumi is still trading with over four years of no AGM & no Published financial results. Isn't this against the NSE and CMA trading rules.

    1. JoeKwJoeKw
      Nov 14, 2023 04:44 GMT

      businessdailyafrica.com/...2m-debt--4432476 ...more news . what happenend to the goverment voluntary acquisition?

  2. Victor Wariaro OdhiamboVictor Wariaro Odhiambo
    Aug 2, 2021 10:20 GMT

    Good information

  3. michael mutua kitutomichael mutua kituto
    Apr 9, 2018 18:12 GMT

    your communication is not good. try to improve.

    1. Michael Mutua KitutoMichael Mutua Kituto
      Dec 16, 2019 19:39 GMT

      I have been enquiring to hearing from you about my dividends since 2014. please try to communicate and update me .

  4. michael mutua kitutomichael mutua kituto
    Jul 20, 2016 06:52 GMT

    enquiry for dividents fot the year 2015

  5. Dedan MainaDedan Maina
    Apr 11, 2025 03:33 GMT

    Strategic Insights for Investors: Leveraging Global Market Tactics

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    1. Trump’s Tariffs & Astute Market Manipulation a. Intentional Bear Market Creation - Strategic, Not Reckless: Donald Trump and his advisors (Wall Street veterans, Silicon Valley investors) understand market cycles intimately. The tariffs and trade wars are designed to induce short-term fear, triggering sell-offs and creating *bargain buying opportunities* for assets undervalued due to panic. - Buy Low, Sell High Playbook: By destabilizing markets temporarily, Trump’s circle can acquire quality U.S. stocks, distressed businesses, or infrastructure assets at discounted prices. Historically, similar tactics were used during the 2008 crisis, where savvy investors like Warren Buffett capitalized on panic to secure lucrative deals. b. Long-Term Stabilization is Inevitable - Self-Interest Drives Recovery: Prolonged bear markets harm even the wealthiest investors. Trump’s regime will likely pivot to stabilize markets (e.g., negotiating trade deals, Fed rate cuts) to ensure their newly acquired assets appreciate. Example: Post-2018 trade war saw S&P 500 surge 35% by 2020. - Key Insight: Short-term volatility is a tool for strategic investors to accumulate wealth. Kenyan investors should mimic this patience. 2. NSE Mirroring: Lagged Reactions & Local Realities a. Why NSE Follows U.S. Trends - Frontier markets like Kenya’s NSE lag behind Wall Street by 3–6 months due to lower liquidity and foreign investor dependence. Recent U.S. dips (driven by tariffs) are now echoing locally. - Foreign Investor Hesitation: Global funds (e.g., BlackRock, Vanguard) are holding cash reserves instead of diversifying into frontier markets, waiting for U.S. policy clarity. This reduces demand for NSE stocks, amplifying sell-offs. b. Local Triggers Amplifying Dips - Dividend Disappointment: Banks retained profits for growth (e.g., NCBA’s tech upgrades, KCB’s regional expansion), frustrating retail investors seeking quick returns. Panic selling post-FY24 results worsened price declines. - Opportunity for Locals: With foreign players sidelined, Kenyan investors can dominate accumulation phases in undervalued sectors (banking, manufacturing). 3. Actionable Strategies for Kenyan Investors a. Adopt the “Trump Playbook” - Buy During Fear: Target stocks trading below book value (e.g., Bamburi Cement, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya) or sectors with strong fundamentals (e.g., Safaricom’s fintech dominance). - Hold for Stabilization: Anticipate eventual U.S. policy shifts (e.g., tariff rollbacks) that will cascade into NSE recovery. b. Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) - Mechanics: Invest fixed amounts (e.g., KES 20,000 monthly) in blue-chips like Equity Group or EABL. This reduces timing risk and ensures participation in sudden rallies. - Example: If KCB dips from KES 45 to KES 35 over 4 months, DCA lowers your average entry price to ~KES 40, maximizing gains when it rebounds to KES 50. c. Liquidity is Power - Reserve 20–30% of your portfolio in cash or short-term government bonds. Use these reserves to aggressively buy during panic-driven dips (e.g., election jitters, global sell-offs). 5. Key Takeaways 1. Bear Markets Reward the Prepared: Trump’s tactics are a masterclass in leveraging fear. Kenyan investors must emulate this discipline. 2. NSE Recovery is Inevitable: Foreign capital will return once U.S. policies stabilize—position yourself early. 3. Ignore Noise, Focus on Data: Track corporate earnings (NSE disclosures) over headlines. “The best investments are often made when others are scrambling for exits.”– Dedan Maina.- +254798264178

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