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Kosmos EnergyKOS -4.01%65 Days Sales Outstanding is 19.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 32.26. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 894 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks better than 83.45% on this metric.
Kosmos Energy's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $81 Mil. Kosmos Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $371 Mil.
Hence, Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
KOS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.12 Med: 32.26 Max: 129.71
Current: 24.28
During the past 13 years, Kosmos Energy's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 129.71. The lowest was 21.12. And the median was 32.26.
KOS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 83.45% of 894
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 45.7
vs KOS: 24.28
Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (37.98) to Mar. 2026 (19.92).
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Kosmos Energy Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Kosmos Energy Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
KOS vs DMLP, KRP, TBN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 19.92 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 32.26. Over the past decade, Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.12 to 129.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #148 out of 894 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 19.92 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 32.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.12 to a high of 129.71. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.70. Kosmos Energy's value of 19.92 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #148 out of 894 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Days Sales Outstanding compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #148 out of 894 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Kosmos Energy in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.70. Kosmos Energy's value of 19.92 is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kosmos Energy's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.12 to 129.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.26 vs. the industry median of 45.70, Kosmos Energy has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Oil & Gas companies is 45.70, based on 894 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 19.92 is 56.4% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.92, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 32.26. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.17, compared to a current price of $2.63 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.92, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 32.26 and 56.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.70. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.92 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 (KOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosmos Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.63 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.17.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 19.92 (38% below median its 10-year median of 32.26)
GF Value™: $3.17 vs. price of $2.63 (17% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#148 of 894)
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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