The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Research & Development: KES0 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
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What is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Research & Development?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co NAI:KPLC +0.29% 64 Research & Development is KES0 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Research & Development for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES0 Mil.

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

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Research & Development Historical Data

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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 KES0 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.

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What does a Research & Development of KES0 Mil mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a Research & Development of KES0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Research & Development too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Research & Development is KES0 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 Research & Development compare to NEE and SO?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Research & Development of KES0 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 Research & Development for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Research & Development is KES0 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 Research & Development is KES0 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current Research & Development is KES0 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:

  • Research & Development: KES0 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.
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