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KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KOS - US5006881065 - Common Stock

1.03 USD
+0.1 (+10.35%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
1.0401 USD
+0.01 (+0.98%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10 to KOS. KOS was compared to 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. KOS has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KOS does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KOS has reported negative net income.
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.
KOS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KOS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKOS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -6.47%, KOS is not doing good in the industry: 78.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -36.63%, KOS is not doing good in the industry: 84.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.47%
ROE -36.63%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)21.75%
ROE(5y)-8.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KOS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKOS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

KOS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KOS's Gross Margin of 48.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KOS outperforms 59.13% of its industry peers.
KOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for KOS so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.91%
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%
KOS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKOS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KOS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
KOS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KOS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
KOS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KOS Yearly Shares OutstandingKOS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
KOS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKOS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

KOS has an Altman-Z score of -0.21. 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 -0.21. This is in the lower half of the industry: KOS underperforms 68.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.04 is on the high side and indicates that KOS has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KOS (3.04) is worse than 85.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.21
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.85%
KOS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKOS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

KOS has a Current Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that KOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.52, KOS is doing worse than 85.10% of the companies in the same industry.
KOS has a Quick Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that KOS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KOS (0.29) is worse than 89.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.29
KOS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKOS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KOS have decreased strongly by -176.62% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, KOS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.08% in the last year.
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)-176.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-287.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.08%
Revenue growth 3Y7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-23.69%

3.2 Future

KOS is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -18.66% yearly.
KOS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y-246.76%
EPS Next 2Y-45.9%
EPS Next 3Y-15.16%
EPS Next 5Y-18.66%
Revenue Next Year-19.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.27%
Revenue Next 3Y0.5%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.77%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KOS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKOS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KOS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKOS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KOS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KOS. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
KOS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKOS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.75
KOS Per share dataKOS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KOS's earnings are expected to decrease with -15.16% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-45.9%
EPS Next 3Y-15.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for KOS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

KOSMOS ENERGY LTD

NYSE:KOS (1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 1.0401 +0.01 (+0.98%)

1.03

+0.1 (+10.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners92.61%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.59%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap492.68M
Revenue(TTM)1.39B
Net Income(TTM)-329.22M
Analysts72.86
Price Target2.76 (167.96%)
Short Float %13.71%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-196.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-378.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.42%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-175.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-378.31%
Max EPS beat(4)-14.42%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-75.08%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-46.6%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-30.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.98%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.27%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.86%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.55%
PT rev (1m)-13.27%
PT rev (3m)-40.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-89.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-54.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.35
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 1.8
P/B 0.55
P/tB 0.55
EV/EBITDA 7.75
EPS(TTM)-0.59
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.06
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.27
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY55.71%
SpS2.91
BVpS1.88
TBVpS1.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.47%
ROE -36.63%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.91%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.28%
ROA(5y)0.13%
ROE(3y)21.75%
ROE(5y)-8.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.85%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover0.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6.29
Cap/Depr 71.65%
Cap/Sales 29.15%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 63.25%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z -0.21
F-Score2
WACC5.85%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)-176.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-287.5%
EPS Next Y-246.76%
EPS Next 2Y-45.9%
EPS Next 3Y-15.16%
EPS Next 5Y-18.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.08%
Revenue growth 3Y7.94%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-23.69%
Revenue Next Year-19.18%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.27%
Revenue Next 3Y0.5%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-118.44%
EBIT growth 3Y6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y11.94%
EBIT Next Year-7.21%
EBIT Next 3Y17.23%
EBIT Next 5Y4.84%
FCF growth 1Y-11.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-62.85%
OCF growth 3Y21.91%
OCF growth 5Y1.54%

KOSMOS ENERGY LTD / KOS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KOSMOS ENERGY LTD?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 1 / 10 to KOS.


What is the valuation status for KOS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KOSMOS ENERGY LTD?

KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KOS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KOSMOS ENERGY LTD (KOS) is expected to decline by -246.76% in the next year.