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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 44.71%.
NAI:KPLC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 79.67% of 492
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 6.645
vs NAI:KPLC: 44.71
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co 3-Year RORE % Historical 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.
NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 44.71 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #100 out of 492 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 44.71. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.65. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 44.71 is 572.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #100 out of 492 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #100 out of 492 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places The Kenya Power & Lighting Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.65. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's value of 44.71 is 572.8% 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 3-Year RORE % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.65, based on 492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 44.71 is 572.8% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 44.71. 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 KES21.05 — trading 769.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 44.71 and 572.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.65. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 44.71 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 KES21.05 is trading 769.8% 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:
3-Year RORE %: 44.71
GF Value™: KES2.42 vs. price of KES21.05 (769.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 572.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#100 of 492)
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
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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