KOS (Kosmos Energy) EV-to-EBIT: -7.74 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd KOS
58 GF Score
Price $2.07
GF Value $3.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kosmos Energy EV-to-EBIT?

Kosmos Energy KOS +1.97% 58 EV-to-EBIT is -7.74 as of Jul. 04, 2026. 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 688 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks worse than 145348.69% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kosmos Energy's Enterprise Value is $4,074 Mil. Kosmos Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-526 Mil. Therefore, Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is -7.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

KOS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.83   Med: 8.57   Max: 116.09
Current: -7.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kosmos Energy was 116.09. The lowest was -85.83. And the median was 8.57.

KOS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 688 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.475 vs KOS: -7.74

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kosmos Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,495 Mil. Kosmos Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-526 Mil. Kosmos Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.71%.


Kosmos Energy  (NYSE:KOS) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Kosmos Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-526.46/4495.383
=-11.71 %

Kosmos Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,495 Mil.
Kosmos Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-526 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kosmos Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kosmos Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 59.21 10.74 11.32 9.96 -8.74

Kosmos Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.55 47.54 -38.30 -8.74 -8.54

KOS vs DMLP, KRP, TBN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Kosmos Energy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4074.328/-526.46
=-7.74

Kosmos Energy's current Enterprise Value is $4,074 Mil.
Kosmos Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-526 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -7.74 mean?
Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -7.74 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #999999 out of 688 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kosmos Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.74. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #999999 out of 688 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #999999 out of 688 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.48, based on 688 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.74. 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 EV-to-EBIT is -7.74. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -7.74 as of Jul. 04, 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -7.74
  • GF Value™: $3.14 vs. price of $2.07 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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 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.
58GF Score

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