The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Days Inventory: 34.76 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Above Median

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NAI:KPLC The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC NAI:KPLC
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What is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Days Inventory?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co NAI:KPLC 64 Days Inventory is 34.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 30.35. GuruFocus rates NAI:KPLC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks worse than 59.29% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES14,608 Mil. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES76,704 Mil. Hence, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:KPLC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.75   Med: 30.35   Max: 61.18
Current: 29.03

During the past 13 years, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's highest Days Inventory was 61.18. The lowest was 15.75. And the median was 30.35.

NAI:KPLC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.29% of 452 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs NAI:KPLC: 29.03

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory increased from Dec. 2024 (23.65) to Dec. 2025 (34.76). It might indicate that The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's sales slowed down.

Warning Sign:

If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.25.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.13.


The Kenya Power & Lighting Co  (NAI:KPLC) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Days Inventory Related Terms


The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* 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.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Days Inventory Chart

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.78 18.99 15.75 18.57 30.10

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.35 24.98 23.65 36.38 34.76

NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (9248.406 + 14608.124) / 2 ) / 144663.605*365
=11928.265 / 144663.605*365
=30.10

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (14608.124 + 0) / 1 ) / 76704*365 / 2
=14608.124 / 76704*365 / 2
=34.76

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 34.76 mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a Days Inventory of 34.76 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 30.35. Over the past decade, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 15.75 to 61.18. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #268 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Days Inventory too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Days Inventory of 34.76 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 30.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.75 to a high of 61.18. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 34.76 is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #268 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #268 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places The Kenya Power & Lighting Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 34.76 is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 15.75 to 61.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.35 vs. the industry median of 22.52, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Days Inventory of 34.76 is 54.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Days Inventory is 34.76, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 30.35. 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 KES2.41, compared to a current price of KES18.80 — trading 680.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.76, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 30.35 and 54.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current Days Inventory is 34.76 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KES18.80 is trading 680.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.41. GuruFocus considers The Kenya Power & Lighting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:KPLC:

  • Days Inventory: 34.76 (15% above median its 10-year median of 30.35)
  • GF Value™: KES2.41 vs. price of KES18.80 (680.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#268 of 452)

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

Address Kolobot Road, Parklands, Stima Plaza, Po Box 30099, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
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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