KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KOS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5006881065 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
KOS gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. KOS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KOS has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KOS had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year KOS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KOS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years KOS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.24%, KOS is doing worse than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
KOS's Return On Equity of -1.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KOS is outperformed by 66.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KOS (3.88%) is worse than 65.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KOS is significantly below the industry average of 23.80%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.88%) for KOS is well below the 3 year average (14.10%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KOS had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.24% | ||
| ROE | -1.13% | ||
| ROIC | 3.88% |
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)21.75%
ROE(5y)-8.59%
ROIC(3y)14.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KOS has a Operating Margin (15.01%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KOS has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.93%, KOS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KOS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 60.93% |
OM growth 3Y-0.89%
OM growth 5Y9.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.63%
GM growth 5Y-1.35%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KOS has more shares outstanding
KOS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KOS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KOS has an Altman-Z score of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that KOS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KOS has a Altman-Z score of 0.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: KOS underperforms 67.62% of its industry peers.
KOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KOS is outperformed by 83.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that KOS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KOS's Current ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KOS is outperformed by 72.86% of its industry peers.
KOS has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that KOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.40, KOS is not doing good in the industry: 88.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KOS have decreased strongly by -100.00% in the last year.
The Revenue for KOS has decreased by -10.43% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, KOS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-204.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-30.71%
3.2 Future
KOS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.75% yearly.
KOS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-139.89%
EPS Next 2Y-19.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.17%
EPS Next 5Y-0.75%
Revenue Next Year-7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.4%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.43, the valuation of KOS can be described as very cheap.
79.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KOS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say KOS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KOS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-19.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KOS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:KOS (7/14/2025, 3:24:06 PM)
2.055
-0.11 (-5.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.2%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner Change2.06%
Market Cap982.31M
Analysts78.46
Price Target4.47 (117.52%)
Short Float %9.82%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-154.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-157.02%
Max EPS beat(2)-151.72%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-68.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-157.02%
Max EPS beat(4)36.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.58%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.89%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.76%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-21.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-75.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-184.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6976.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-458.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 2.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.35 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY13.45%
FCF(TTM)-0.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY41.21%
SpS3.24
BVpS2.3
TBVpS2.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.24% | ||
| ROE | -1.13% | ||
| ROCE | 4.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.92% | ||
| OM | 15.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 60.93% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)21.75%
ROE(5y)-8.59%
ROIC(3y)14.1%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)14.59%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.59%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.85%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.21%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.17%
OM growth 3Y-0.89%
OM growth 5Y9.48%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.63%
GM growth 5Y-1.35%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 146.29% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 45.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.47% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.24 |
F-Score2
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)188.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)167.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)48.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)52.84%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-204.76%
EPS Next Y-139.89%
EPS Next 2Y-19.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.17%
EPS Next 5Y-0.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.43%
Revenue growth 3Y7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-30.71%
Revenue Next Year-7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y1.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-68.48%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y11.94%
EBIT Next Year28.9%
EBIT Next 3Y19.54%
EBIT Next 5Y12.3%
FCF growth 1Y-477.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-59.71%
OCF growth 3Y21.91%
OCF growth 5Y1.54%