The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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NAI:KPLC The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC NAI:KPLC
64 GF Score
Price KES18.80
GF Value KES2.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Moat Score?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes The Kenya Power & Lighting Co might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

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

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Moat Score Related Terms

NAI:KPLC
64GF Score
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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:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: KES2.41 vs. price of KES18.80 (680.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 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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KES18.80
Price
KES2.41
GF Value