Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) Days Payable: 72.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median


MEX:KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd MEX:KOS
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Price MXN52.50
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What is Kosmos Energy Days Payable?

Kosmos Energy MEX:KOS 47 Days Payable is 72.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 95.94. GuruFocus rates MEX:KOS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN77.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks better than 57.13% on this metric.

Kosmos Energy's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,581 Mil. Kosmos Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN4,517 Mil. Hence, Kosmos Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:KOS' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.56   Med: 95.94   Max: 362.73
Current: 73.94

During the past 13 years, Kosmos Energy's highest Days Payable was 362.73. The lowest was 61.56. And the median was 95.94.

MEX:KOS's Days Payable is ranked better than
57.13% of 849 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.95 vs MEX:KOS: 73.94

Kosmos Energy's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (109.24) to Mar. 2026 (72.36). It may suggest that Kosmos Energy accelerated paying its suppliers.


Kosmos Energy Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Days Payable 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.

Kosmos Energy Days Payable Chart

Kosmos Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Kosmos Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:KOS vs KRP, DMLP, MNR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Days Payable falls into.


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Kosmos Energy Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Kosmos Energy's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (7299.37 + 3647.145) / 2 ) / 22789.383*365
=5473.2575 / 22789.383*365
=87.66

Kosmos Energy's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3647.145 + 3515.817) / 2 ) / 4516.614*365 / 4
=3581.481 / 4516.614*365 / 4
=72.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 72.36 mean?
Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) has a Days Payable of 72.36 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 95.94. Over the past decade, Kosmos Energy's Days Payable has ranged from 61.56 to 362.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #364 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Kosmos Energy's Days Payable too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Days Payable of 72.36 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 95.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.56 to a high of 362.73. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.95. Kosmos Energy's value of 72.36 is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #364 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Days Payable compare to KRP and DMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #364 out of 849 companies for Days Payable. This puts Kosmos Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.95. Kosmos Energy's value of 72.36 is 24.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kosmos Energy's own Days Payable has ranged from 61.56 to 362.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.94 vs. the industry median of 57.95, Kosmos Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.95, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current Days Payable of 72.36 is 24.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Days Payable is 72.36, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 95.94. 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 (MEX:KOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN77.51, compared to a current price of MXN52.50 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 72.36, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 95.94 and 24.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.95. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS), the current Days Payable is 72.36 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:KOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosmos Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN52.50 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN77.51. GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KOS:

  • Days Payable: 72.36 (25% below median its 10-year median of 95.94)
  • GF Value™: MXN77.51 vs. price of MXN52.50 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#364 of 849)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kosmos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8176 Park Lane, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75231
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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