The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kosmos Energy Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a Buyback Yield % of -15.96 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #347 out of 417 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Kosmos Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -15.96. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #347 out of 417 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to KRP and DMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #347 out of 417 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -15.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kosmos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosmos Energy (KOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.13, compared to a current price of $2.18 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -15.96. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Buyback Yield % is -15.96 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kosmos Energy (KOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosmos Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.18 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.13.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
Buyback Yield %: -15.96
GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $2.18 (30.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kosmos Energy Ltd is a deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world's growing demand for energy. It has diversified oil and gas production from assets offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America. The Company had operations in four geographic reporting segments: Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania/Senegal and the Gulf of America. The majority of revenue is derived from the Ghana segment.
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