Kosmos EnergyKOS +1.97%58 Debt-to-Equity is 5.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 2.49. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks worse than 96.98% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KOS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 2.49 Max: 8.36
Current: 5.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kosmos Energy was 8.36. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 2.49.
KOS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.98% of 795
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs KOS: 5.78
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Kosmos Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kosmos Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 5.78 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 2.49. Over the past decade, Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.01 to 8.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #771 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.78 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 2.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 8.36. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Kosmos Energy's value of 5.78 is 1156.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #771 out of 795 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #771 out of 795 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Kosmos Energy's value of 5.78 is 1156.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kosmos Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.01 to 8.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.49 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 5.78 is 1156.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 5.78, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 2.49. 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 $3.14, compared to a current price of $2.07 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 5.78, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 2.49 and 1156.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 5.78 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 $2.07 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.14.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
Debt-to-Equity: 5.78 (132% above median its 10-year median of 2.49)
GF Value™: $3.14 vs. price of $2.07 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1156.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#771 of 795)
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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