KenGen Co (NAI:KEGN) Interest Expense: KES-2,128 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:KEGN KenGen Co PLC NAI:KEGN
77 GF Score
Price KES11.95
GF Value KES3.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is KenGen Co Interest Expense?

KenGen Co NAI:KEGN +6.22% 77 Interest Expense is KES-2,128 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:KEGN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. KenGen Co's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES -1,011 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-2,128 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. KenGen Co's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES 5,793 Mil. KenGen Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES -1,011 Mil. KenGen Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


KenGen Co  (NAI:KEGN) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

KenGen Co's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-1,011 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES5,793 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil.

KenGen Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*5793/-1011
=5.73

* 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 higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


KenGen Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KenGen Co's Interest Expense 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.

KenGen Co Interest Expense Chart

KenGen Co Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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KenGen Co Semi-Annual Data
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KenGen Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 KES-2,128 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of KES-2,128 Mil mean?
KenGen Co (NAI:KEGN) has a Interest Expense of KES-2,128 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KenGen Co and its competitors.
Is KenGen Co's Interest Expense too high?
KenGen Co's current Interest Expense is KES-2,128 Mil. Overall, KenGen Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KenGen Co's Interest Expense compare to NEE and SO?
KenGen Co's Interest Expense of KES-2,128 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on KenGen Co and its competitors. KenGen Co's current Interest Expense is KES-2,128 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KenGen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KenGen Co (NAI:KEGN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.03, compared to a current price of KES11.95 — trading 294.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is KES-2,128 Mil. KenGen Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KenGen Co (NAI:KEGN), the current Interest Expense is KES-2,128 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 KenGen Co (NAI:KEGN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KenGen Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES11.95 is trading 294.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.03. GuruFocus considers KenGen Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:KEGN:

  • Interest Expense: KES-2,128 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES3.03 vs. price of KES11.95 (294.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:KEGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KenGen Co Business Description

Address Kolobot Road, Kengen Pension Plaza 2, P.O. Box 47936, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
KenGen Co PLC is East Africa's electric power producer, mandated to develop, manage, and operate power plants to generate electricity, including geothermal energy and thermal energy. The Company's primary reportable segment is electricity generation, which is its sole product and revenue stream. In line with its revenue diversification strategy, it has undertaken drilling and consultancy services in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eswatini, with drilling operations in Ethiopia and Djibouti now concluded. All its plants are based in Kenya and operate within one geographical location.
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