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The Kenya Power & Lighting CoNAI:KPLC -1.23%61 EV-to-EBIT is 3.22 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates NAI:KPLC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 464 Utilities - Regulated companies, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks better than 95.26% on this metric.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES26,544 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
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.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Enterprise Value is KES127,493 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.22 as of Sep. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.82 to 38.29. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #22 out of 464 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.22 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 38.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.55. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 3.22 is 76.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #22 out of 464 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 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #22 out of 464 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Kenya Power & Lighting Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.55. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 3.22 is 76.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.82 to 38.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.32 vs. the industry median of 13.55, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.55, based on 464 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.22 is 76.2% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.22, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 9.32. 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 KES2.44, compared to a current price of KES24.00 — trading 883.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.22, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 9.32 and 76.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.55. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.22 as of Sep. 05, 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 KES24.00 is trading 883.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.44.
GuruFocus considers The Kenya Power & Lighting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:KPLC:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.22 (65% below median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: KES2.44 vs. price of KES24.00 (883.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#22 of 464)
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 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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