The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) EBIT: KES39,562 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


NAI:KPLC The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC NAI:KPLC
64 GF Score
Price KES17.40
GF Value KES2.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co EBIT?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co NAI:KPLC +0.29% 64 EBIT is KES39,562 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:KPLC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES16,313 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES39,562 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.03%. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.30%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.52%.

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

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

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

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=26012 * ( 1 - 29.87% )/( (316232.204 + 409560)/ 2 )
=18242.2156/362896.102
=5.03 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=389039.491 - 92016.504 - ( 7587.478 - max(0, 117426.25 - 98217.033+7587.478))
=316232.204

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=397018 - 0 - ( 0 - max(0, 117806 - 105264+0))
=409560

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=32626/( ( (288759.394 + max(-52499.855, 0)) + (288581 + max(-12542, 0)) )/ 2 )
=32626/( ( 288759.394 + 288581 )/ 2 )
=32626/288670.197
=11.30 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(25703.984 + 14608.124 + 6858.923) - (92016.504 + 0 + 7654.382)
=-52499.855

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 105264) - (0 + 0 + 117806)
=-12542

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=39562.104/114613.075
=34.52 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15,449.99 10,932.16 2,655.43 50,763.39 39,285.10

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
EBIT 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 15,561.00 35,202.39 16,036.00 23,249.10 16,313.00

NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: EBIT Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES39,562 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of KES39,562 Mil mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a EBIT of KES39,562 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EBIT too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current EBIT is KES39,562 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to NEE and SO?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EBIT of KES39,562 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EBIT depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current EBIT is KES39,562 Mil. 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 KES17.40 — trading 628% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KES39,562 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current EBIT is KES39,562 Mil 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 KES17.40 is trading 628% 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:

  • EBIT: KES39,562 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES2.39 vs. price of KES17.40 (628% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

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.
64GF Score

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