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Gerald Muriuki

KenGen Company Plc (NSE: KEGN) FY20 Earnings Note

KenGen Plc (NSE: KEGN) announced the delayed FY20 audited results. Performance was buoyant as expected with an EPS of KES 2.79 (+132.5% y/y) but normalized (adjusted for the KES 4.6Bn tax credit) EPS growth rate of 16.7% y/y to KES 1.40. The tax credit emanates from capital deduction allowances following completion of the 165MW Olkaria V power plant in November 2019. Electricity revenue backed by the power plant rose 13.4% y/y amidst steady growth in operating expenses (+3.0% y/y). As expected, full year dividend was maintained at the baseline KES 0.30 per share (+20.0% y/y increase) with books closure slated for 29th April 2021 (payment on 22nd July 2021). We maintain our BUY rating at a target price of KES 7.11.

Underlying
Kenya Electricity Generating Co

Provider
Genghis Capital
Genghis Capital

Genghis Capital is an innovative and customer focused Investment Bank licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). Founded in 2008, Genghis is one of the leading investment banks in Kenya. Since its establishment, Genghis has achieved tremendous growth to offer a well-diversified portfolio of financial services that includes:

  • i. Securities(Equity/Debt) Trading
  • ii. Research
  • iii. Wealth Management services
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Analysts
Gerald Muriuki

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