The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) ROCE %: 11.85% (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 ROCE %?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co NAI:KPLC +0.29% 64 ROCE % is 11.85% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.85%.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co  (NAI:KPLC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROCE % Related Terms

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.30 5.03 1.21 21.42 14.99

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROCE % Calculation

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Jun. 2025 )  (A: Jun. 2024 )(A: Jun. 2025 )
=39285.104/( ( (358086.199 - 105494.418) + (389039.491 - 117426.25) )/ 2 )
=39285.104/( (252591.781+271613.241)/ 2 )
=39285.104/262102.511
=14.99 %

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=32626/( ( (389039.491 - 117426.25) + (397018 - 117806) )/ 2 )
=32626/( ( 271613.241 + 279212 )/ 2 )
=32626/275412.6205
=11.85 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 11.85% mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a ROCE % of 11.85% as of Dec. 2025.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROCE % too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current ROCE % is 11.85%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median ROCE % is 6.96. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 11.85% is 70.4% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to NEE and SO?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROCE % of 11.85% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.96. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 11.85% is 70.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.96, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current ROCE % of 11.85% is 70.4% above 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median ROCE % is 6.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current ROCE % is 11.85%. 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 ROCE % is 11.85% and 70.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.96. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current ROCE % is 11.85% 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:

  • ROCE %: 11.85%
  • GF Value™: KES2.39 vs. price of KES17.40 (628% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median

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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