(KOS) Kosmos Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5006881065

KOS: Crude Oil, Natural Gas

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) is a leading deep-water oil and gas exploration and production company with a focus on high-margin assets in emerging markets. The company operates across a diverse portfolio of offshore projects in Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kosmos has established itself as a pioneer in frontier exploration, particularly in West Africa. The companys strategic approach combines short-term cash flow generation with long-term growth through exploration and development activities.

Technically, KOS shares are currently trading at $1.70, with a 20-day average volume of 11,157,705. The stocks short-term trend indicators show a bearish signal, as the 20-day SMA ($1.69) is below the 50-day SMA ($2.09), while the 200-day SMA ($3.55) reflects a longer-term downtrend. The ATR of 0.18 indicates moderate volatility. From a fundamental perspective, Kosmos operates with a market capitalization of $860.23 million, a P/E ratio of 4.50, and a forward P/E of 3.20, suggesting potential undervaluation. The P/B ratio of 0.71 and P/S ratio of 0.51 further support this assessment. The companys return on equity (RoE) stands at 15.82%, highlighting efficient profitability relative to equity. Based on these metrics, Kosmos Energy appears well-positioned for potential upside, driven by its strong operational performance and attractive valuation multiples.

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KOS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 760m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
IPO / Inception 2011-05-11

KOS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 0.67
Fundamental -20.4
Dividend Rating 1.25
Rel. Strength -67.9
Analysts 4.1/5
Fair Price Momentum 1.27 USD
Fair Price DCF -

KOS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 5.0%

KOS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -88.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -97.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 41.5%
CAGR 5y 5.03%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.06
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.87
Alpha -86.30
Beta 1.959
Volatility 105.27%
Current Volume 9603.4k
Average Volume 20d 10113.8k
What is the price of KOS stocks?
As of May 11, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.79 with a total of 9,603,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.29%, over one month by -3.24%, over three months by -44.92% and over the past year by -70.99%.
Is Kosmos Energy a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kosmos Energy is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -20.38 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KOS as of May 2025 is 1.27. This means that KOS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -29.05%.
Is KOS a buy, sell or hold?
Kosmos Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.10. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KOS.
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KOS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KOS Kosmos Energy will be worth about 1.4 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1.79. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -22.91%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 4.9 173.7%
Analysts Target Price 5 177.7%
ValueRay Target Price 1.4 -22.9%