The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Receivables Turnover: 4.47 (As of Dec. 2025)

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NAI:KPLC The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC NAI:KPLC
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Price KES20.85
GF Value KES2.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Receivables Turnover?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co NAI:KPLC +0.48% 62 Receivables Turnover is 4.47 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:KPLC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Utilities - Regulated companies, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks better than 73.89% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES114,873 Mil. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES25,704 Mil. Hence, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.47.


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

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Annual Data
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Receivables Turnover
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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Semi-Annual Data
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NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

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


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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

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

Receivables Turnover (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count )
=219284.568 / ((16781.812 + 25703.984) / 2 )
=219284.568 / 21242.898
=10.32

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

Receivables Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=114873 / ((25703.984 + 0) / 1 )
=114873 / 25703.984
=4.47

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 4.47 mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.47 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #129 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Receivables Turnover is 4.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.94. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 4.47 is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #129 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Receivables Turnover compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #129 out of 494 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts The Kenya Power & Lighting Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.94. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 4.47 is 35.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.94, based on 494 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Receivables Turnover of 4.47 is 35.6% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Receivables Turnover is 4.47. 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 KES2.42, compared to a current price of KES20.85 — trading 761.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.47 and 35.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.94. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.47 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 KES20.85 is trading 761.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.42. GuruFocus considers The Kenya Power & Lighting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:KPLC:

  • Receivables Turnover: 4.47
  • GF Value™: KES2.42 vs. price of KES20.85 (761.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#129 of 494)

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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