KOS
EnergyKosmos Energy Ltd. · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production · $1B
What is Kosmos Energy Ltd.?
Kosmos Energy is a deep-water independent oil and gas explorer focused on the Atlantic Margins, with producing assets in West Africa and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Kosmos generates revenue by exploring for and producing oil and gas in deep-water basins. Key producing regions include offshore Ghana and Equatorial Guinea, plus the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The company is also developing a major natural gas project offshore Mauritania and Senegal, which represents a significant part of its long-term strategy.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
- Deep-water oil production in West Africa
- U.S. Gulf of Mexico upstream operations
- Mauritania and Senegal gas development
- Atlantic Margins basin exploration program
Is KOS a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates KOS as Poor overall.
Growth and Valuation both register as Neutral, meaning the company is not dramatically mispriced relative to its fundamentals and retains some operational momentum.
Quality, Moat, and Risk all score Weak — reflecting the structural challenges common to small-cap deep-water E&P companies, including balance sheet pressure and limited competitive differentiation.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does KOS pay dividends?
No — Kosmos Energy Ltd. does not currently pay a dividend.
Kosmos Energy does not currently pay a dividend. Capital in deep-water E&P businesses is typically directed toward exploration, development drilling, and debt management rather than shareholder distributions — particularly for smaller operators with active project pipelines.
When does KOS report earnings?
Kosmos Energy reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
Results tend to be sensitive to oil price movements and production volumes from its West African and Gulf of Mexico assets. The Mauritania and Senegal gas project adds a longer-dated development variable to each reporting cycle.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Kosmos Energy's investor relations page directly.
KOS Price History
-17.0% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Kosmos Energy Ltd.?
Based on Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kosmos Energy do?
Kosmos Energy explores for and produces oil and gas in deep-water basins along the Atlantic Margins. Its main assets are offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, with a major gas development project underway offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Does KOS pay dividends?
No, Kosmos Energy does not currently pay a dividend. The company prioritizes capital toward deep-water development and debt obligations rather than shareholder distributions.
When does KOS report earnings?
Kosmos Energy follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. For exact dates, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is KOS a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates KOS as Poor, driven by Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Risk. Growth and Valuation are Neutral. Investors should weigh these pillar signals carefully against their own risk tolerance.
Is KOS overvalued?
KOS carries a Neutral Valuation label in the UQS framework, suggesting it is neither clearly cheap nor obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. Full valuation metrics are available to Pro members.
What is KOS's market cap bracket?
Kosmos Energy is classified as a small-cap company, which generally means higher volatility and greater sensitivity to commodity price swings compared to larger integrated energy peers.
Is KOS a long-term quality investment?
The UQS long-term quality indicators — Quality, Moat, and Risk — all score Weak for KOS. That profile suggests meaningful structural challenges for investors with a long-term horizon. Pro members can view the complete breakdown.
What sector does KOS belong to?
Kosmos Energy operates in the Energy sector, specifically as a deep-water independent exploration and production company. Its performance is closely tied to global oil prices and project execution in frontier offshore basins.
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KOS — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | 21.6 | 1.7 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 0.9 | 64.8 | +3.4 |
| May 7, 2026 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 43.7 | +0.1 |
| May 4, 2026 | 18.1 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 42.7 | +0.4 |
| May 3, 2026 | 17.7 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 40.1 | -0.3 |
| May 1, 2026 | 18.0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 41.9 | +0.2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 17.8 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 40.8 | -0.5 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 18.3 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 42.8 | 2.4 | 44.4 | -1.5 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 19.8 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 50.4 | 2.4 | 44.4 | -1.5 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 21.3 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 50.4 | 2.4 | 54.4 | -0.2 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 21.5 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 50.4 | 2.4 | 55.2 | +0.2 |
KOS — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 1.7/100 (25%)Kosmos Energy Ltd. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 42.8/100 (20%)Kosmos Energy Ltd. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 0.9/100 (15%)Kosmos Energy Ltd. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 72.8/100 (15%)Kosmos Energy Ltd. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 11/100 (25%)Kosmos Energy Ltd. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for KOS.
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How is the KOS UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Kosmos Energy Ltd. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Kosmos Energy Ltd. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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