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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Strategic SWOT Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends
Company Report I 2025-05-14 I 121 Pages I Quaintel Research
Report Summary
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Strategic SWOT Insights - A 360 Review of Opportunities, Challenges and Risk, Corporate and ESG Strategies, Competitive Intelligence and Operational KPI's, and Recent Trends is a comprehensive and easily accessible overview of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd 's business operations. It provides a detailed analysis of the company's strategic standing, as well as its position in the industry compared to competitors. The report includes several key features to facilitate decision-making and provide insights into the company's performance.
The report begins with in-depth information about Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd including key insights, business segments, key executives, locations, products and services, historical events, corporate strategy, and management discussions. This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the company's key attributes.
Next, the report assesses Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd's strategic standing through various analyses. The ESG spotlight evaluates the company's environmental, social, and governance performance, providing insights into its sustainability efforts and ethical practices. The SWOT analysis examines the company's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. By integrating these strategic analyses, the report offers a comprehensive understanding of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd's overall strategic standing and supports informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Finally, the report includes recent news and deal activities undertaken by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd enhancing awareness of the company's business trends, growth perspectives, and more.
Key Highlights
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, established in 1923, is South Africa's primary electricity utility and operates as a state-owned company under the ownership of the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
Headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, Eskom is one of the largest power utilities in Africa, employing over 40,000 full-time staff. The company is vertically integrated, operating across three core business segments: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.
Eskom generates approximately 86% of South Africa's electricity and about 20% of the power consumed on the African continent, making it a vital contributor to regional energy security. It plays a key role in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) through its extensive grid network. The company operates within the power industry and the broader electric utilities sector. For the financial year ending in March, Eskom reported revenue of R295.8 billion (Rm).
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in the News:-
- 25-Apr-2025 - The power system is stable. Ongoing planned maintenance continues, with a reduction in unplanned outages sustained
- 14-Apr-2025 - Eskom accelerates establishment of a separate Renewable Energy Business
- 11-Apr-2025 - Loadshedding remains suspended as the power system is stable. Ongoing planned maintenance continues at high levels, with unplanned outages showing a year-on-year reduction of approximately 2.9%.
- 04-Apr-2025 - Loadshedding remains suspended due to a stable power system; ongoing high levels of planned maintenance continue and a 3.3% year-on-year reduction in unplanned outages
- 01-Apr-2025 - SA young scientists awarded at Tunisia engineering and science festival
Scope
- Tactical Analysis:- Various strategic frameworks to gain insights into a company's competitive position and operational environment. These analytical tools assist in identifying competitive advantages, potential risks, and areas for improvement and efficiency, enabling companies to make informed tactical decisions.
- Business Strategy:- Contributes to shaping the company's overall direction, goals, and decision-making processes, ensuring long-term success and alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Company Fundamentals:- These fundamentals offer valuable insights into the company's history, operations, leadership, and geographical presence, aiding in a comprehensive understanding of the organization.
- Competitive Landscape:- An identification of the company's main competitors, providing insights into the competitive landscape it operates in.
Reasons to Buy
- Comprehensive Understanding of the Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd's internal and external factors through SWOT analysis and Corporate Strategy.
- Strive Strategic Decision Making with various analyses and identifying potential customers and suppliers.
- Mitigate Risk with help of thorough analysis of internal and external factors. Furthermore, develop strategies and contingency plans to address these challenges and minimize their impact on business operations.
- Competitive Benchmarking will help to gain a competitive advantage by understanding industry trends, customer preferences, and best practices.
- Valuable insights from the report enable investors and partners to make informed decisions regarding potential Collaborations, Investments, or Partnerships with the company.
Additionally, available deep-dive analysis on the company Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd:
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd PESTLE Analysis
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Value Chain Analysis
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd VRIO Analysis
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd BCG Analysis
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning (STP) Analysis
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Ansoff Matrix Analysis
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Tables 6
Charts 7
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Key Company Facts 8
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Company Description 9
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Top Executives 10
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Top Executives Biographies 11
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Head Office & Locations 13
Head Office - Country 13
Key Subsidiaries 14
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Products and Services 15
Services 15
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Historic Events 17
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Company's Management Discussion 18
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Company's Mission and Vision 21
Mission 21
Vision 21
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Corporate Strategy 22
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Business Description 25
Generation 25
Transmission 26
Distribution 26
Other segment 27
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - ESG Spotlight 28
Environment 28
Social 29
Corporate Governance 30
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - SWOT Analysis 31
Overview 31
Strengths 33
Weaknesses 36
Opportunities 40
Threats 44
Competing Players 47
Snapshot of Competing Players 48
EDF (Electricite de France SA) 48
Key Company Facts 48
Company Description 48
Enel S.p.A. 49
Key Company Facts 49
Company Description 49
Enel S.p.A. - SWOT Spotlight 50
Enel S.p.A. - PESTLE Spotlight 52
Key Financials 54
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 54
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 59
Engie SA 60
Key Company Facts 60
Company Description 60
Engie SA - SWOT Spotlight 61
Key Financials 63
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 63
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 68
NTPC Ltd 69
Key Company Facts 69
Company Description 69
NTPC Ltd - SWOT Spotlight 70
Key Financials 72
Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025 (Average Share Closing Price) 72
Key Financial Ratio Analysis 76
Hydro-Quebec 77
Key Company Facts 77
Company Description 77
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - In the News 78
25-Apr-2025 - The power system is stable. Ongoing planned maintenance continues, with a reduction in unplanned outages sustained 78
14-Apr-2025 - Eskom accelerates establishment of a separate Renewable Energy Business 80
11-Apr-2025 - Loadshedding remains suspended as the power system is stable. Ongoing planned maintenance continues at high levels, with unplanned outages showing a year-on-year reduction of approximately 2.9%. 82
04-Apr-2025 - Loadshedding remains suspended due to a stable power system; ongoing high levels of planned maintenance continue and a 3.3% year-on-year reduction in unplanned outages 84
01-Apr-2025 - SA young scientists awarded at Tunisia engineering and science festival 86
01-Apr-2025 - Solar registration fees continue to remain zero for the majority of Eskom's residential customers and include a free smart meter until March 2026 88
31-Mar-2025 - Eskom to review the decision announced by the Minister for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment 91
24-Mar-2025 - Eskom warns of high risk of loadshedding due to six generation units taken offline over the past twelve hours 92
20-Mar-2025 - Eskom welcomes NERSA's approval of a Distribution Agency Agreement enabling Warden and Ezenzeleni areas under Phumelela Local Municipality in the Free State to transfer electricity services to Eskom 93
14-Feb-2025 - Close partnership with the Special Investigating Unit and appointment of specialised forensic expertise underlines Eskom's ongoing commitment to addressing historical misconduct and strengthening governance 95
11-Feb-2025 - Powering the Future: Eskom strengthens engineering excellence by awarding 138 bursaries to South African youth 97
06-May-2024 - Load Shedding Remains Suspended 99
29-Apr-2024 - Eskom commits to ramping EAF to 65% after missing 2024 target 101
08-Apr-2024 - Eskom vows to clean up its act 103
17-Mar-2024 - Restore the power grid | Nersa approves transfer of Eskom powers to NTC 104
11-Mar-2024 - Partnership between government and business making inroads: Ramaphosa 104
04-Mar-2024 - Simpler Eskom structure would end $8bn leak, probe finds 108
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Key Deals 110
14-Apr-2025 - Eskom and Exxaro sign agreement to explore reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and ensuring a just transition to a low-carbon economy 110
15-Mar-2025 - Eskom's ongoing collaboration with law enforcement leads to six arrests for procurement fraud 112
04-Mar-2025 - Eskom's collaboration with law enforcement continues to yield positive results, leading to multiple arrests. 114
19-Feb-2025 - Eskom and NATJOINTS collaborate to combat escalating violent crimes against Eskom employees, particularly in the Eastern Cape 117
02-Dec-2024 - The City of Tshwane signs a payment arrangement plan to settle its R6.6 billion debt with Eskom 118
Appendix 119
Definitions 119
SWOT Analysis 119
PESTLE Analysis 119
Value Chain Analysis 119
ESG Spotlight 119
Research Methodology 120
Disclaimer 121
Contact Us 121
Tables
Table 1: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Company Facts
Table 2: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Digital Presence
Table 3: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Top Executives
Table 4: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Top Executives Biographies
Table 5: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Subsidiaries
Table 6: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Services
Table 7: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Historic Events
Table 8: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - Competing Players
Table 9: Competing Players - EDF (Electricite de France SA) - Key Company Facts
Table 10: Competing Players - Enel S.p.A. - Key Company Facts
Table 11: Enel S.p.A. - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Table 12: Competing Players - Enel S.p.A. - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 13: Enel S.p.A. - Balance Sheet 2021-2024
Table 14: Enel S.p.A. - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Table 15: Enel S.p.A. - Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024
Table 16: Competing Players - Engie SA - Key Company Facts
Table 17: Engie SA - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Table 18: Competing Players - Engie SA - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 19: Engie SA - Balance Sheet 2021-2024
Table 20: Engie SA - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Table 21: Engie SA - Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024
Table 22: Competing Players - NTPC Ltd - Key Company Facts
Table 23: NTPC Ltd - Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Table 24: Competing Players - NTPC Ltd - Profit and Loss Statement
Table 25: NTPC Ltd - Balance Sheet 2021-2024
Table 27: NTPC Ltd - Ratio Analysis - 2021-2024
Table 28: Competing Players - Hydro-Quebec - Key Company Facts
Charts
Figure 1: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd - SWOT Analysis
Figure 2: Competing Players - Enel S.p.A. - SWOT Spotlight
Figure 3: Competing Players - Enel S.p.A. - PESTLE Spotlight
Figure 4: Enel S.p.A. - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Figure 5: Enel S.p.A. - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 6: Enel S.p.A. - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 7: Enel S.p.A. - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 8: Competing Players - Engie SA - SWOT Spotlight
Figure 9: Engie SA - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Figure 10: Engie SA - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 11: Engie SA - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
Figure 12: Engie SA - Cash Flow Statement 2021-2024
Figure 13: Competing Players - NTPC Ltd - SWOT Spotlight
Figure 14: NTPC Ltd - Average Share Price Trend - Jan-2024 to May-2025
Figure 15: NTPC Ltd - Profit and Loss Statement - 2021-2024
Figure 16: NTPC Ltd - Balance Sheet - 2021-2024
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