NAI:KPLC's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 84.4% of 423
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.65
vs NAI:KPLC: 6.41
During the past 12 months, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 42.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Kenya Power & Lighting Co was 20.00% per year. The lowest was -37.60% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
KES 0.300000
2026-02-24
2026-02-23
2026-03-27
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
KES:KES 1.000000
KES 0.800000
2025-12-03
2025-12-02
2026-01-30
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
KES:KES 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.41% mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.41% as of Jul. 02, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #66 out of 423 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.41%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 6.41% is 75.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #66 out of 423 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #66 out of 423 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places The Kenya Power & Lighting Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 6.41% is 75.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.65, based on 423 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 6.41% is 75.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.39, compared to a current price of KES17.35 — trading 625.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.41% and 75.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.65. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.41% as of Jul. 02, 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 The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES17.35 is trading 625.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.39.
GuruFocus considers The Kenya Power & Lighting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:KPLC:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 6.41%
GF Value™: KES2.39 vs. price of KES17.35 (625.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#66 of 423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:KPLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Business Description
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC is an electric power distribution company. The core business of the company includes transmission, distribution, and retail of electricity throughout Kenya. The company's business is organized by regions comprising Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Coast, and West Kenya. The firm also owns and operates an electricity transmission and distribution system in Kenya. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Nairobi region.
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