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Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Kosmos Energy Ltd stock (KOS) is currently trading at $2.67. Kosmos Energy Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.24. Analyst consensus price target for KOS is $2.51. WallStSmart rates KOS as Sell.

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KOS

Kosmos Energy

NYSEENERGY
$2.67
$0.05 (-1.84%)
52W$0.84
$3.01
Target$2.51-6.1%

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Smart Analysis

Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

25
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
1.248/10

Paying $1.24 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
65.18%8/10

65.18% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
8.81
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.237
Undervalued
KOS Target Price
$2.506
37% Upside

Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 1.1/10
PEG RatioValuation
N/A0/10

PEG ratio is negative or unavailable

Return on EquityProfitability
-80.90%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-108.30%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-25.80%0/10

Revenue declining -25.80%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-50.00%0/10

Earnings declining -50.00%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-54.30%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/BookValuation
3.194/10

Premium pricing at 3.2x book value

Market CapQuality
$1.60B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 25/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 1.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.24) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (N/A), Price/Book (3.19) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -25.80%, EPS Growth at -50.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -80.90%, Operating Margin at -108.30%, Profit Margin at -54.30%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -80.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -25.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. PEG Ratio and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

KOS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

KOS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.24x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 63.39x (18th percentile). The current valuation is 100% below its historical high of 1801.33x set in May 2011, and 395% above its historical low of 0.25x in Dec 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.6x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Kosmos Energy Ltd (KOS) · ENERGYOIL & GAS E&P

The Big Picture

Kosmos Energy Ltd is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.3B with 26% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -54.3% profit margin.

Key Findings

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 26% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -54.3% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 3.0B is significantly higher than cash (64M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kosmos Energy Ltd.

Bottom Line

Kosmos Energy Ltd is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(20 last 3 months)

Total Buys
12
Total Sells
8

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:00:53 AM

About Kosmos Energy Ltd(KOS)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

ENERGY

Industry

OIL & GAS E&P

Country

USA

Kosmos Energy Ltd., an independent deepwater oil and gas exploration and production company, focuses on the Atlantic margins. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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8176 PARK LANE, DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, 75231