The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 83.14% (As of Dec. 2025)


NAI:KPLC The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC NAI:KPLC
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GF Value KES2.40
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What is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co NAI:KPLC +1.94% 64 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 83.14% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:KPLC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.29%. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 83.14%.


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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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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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NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=24.88% / 0.21
=118.48%

The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=18.29% / 0.22
=83.14%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 83.14% mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 83.14% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 83.14%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NEE and SO?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 83.14% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 83.14%. 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 KES2.40, compared to a current price of KES18.35 — trading 664.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 83.14%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 83.14% 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 KES18.35 is trading 664.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.40. GuruFocus considers The Kenya Power & Lighting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:KPLC:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 83.14%
  • GF Value™: KES2.40 vs. price of KES18.35 (664.6% 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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