Kosmos EnergyKOS +1.97%58 EV-to-EBITDA is 106.90 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 1633% above its 10-year median of 6.17. 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 757 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks worse than 98.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kosmos Energy's enterprise value is $4,074 Mil.
Kosmos Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $38 Mil. Therefore, Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 106.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KOS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -193.3 Med: 6.17 Max: 117.58
Current: 106.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kosmos Energy was 117.58. The lowest was -193.30. And the median was 6.17.
KOS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.15% of 757
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs KOS: 106.90
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kosmos Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kosmos Energy's share price for today is $2.07.
Kosmos Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-1.680.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kosmos Energy's current Enterprise Value is $4,074 Mil.
Kosmos Energy's EBITDA 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 $38 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 (KOS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 106.90 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kosmos Energy. This is 1633% above median its historical median of 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #743 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is Kosmos Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kosmos Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 106.90 is 1633% above median its 10-year median of 6.17. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. Kosmos Energy's value of 106.90 is 1368.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #743 out of 757 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-EBITDA compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #743 out of 757 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28. Kosmos Energy's value of 106.90 is 1368.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.17 vs. the industry median of 7.28, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.28, based on 757 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 106.90 is 1368.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kosmos Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 106.90, which is 1633% above median its own 10-year median of 6.17. 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-EBITDA is 106.90, which is 1633% above median its 10-year median of 6.17 and 1368.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.28. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 106.90 as of Jul. 05, 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-EBITDA: 106.90 (1633% above median its 10-year median of 6.17)
GF Value™: $3.14 vs. price of $2.07 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1368.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#743 of 757)
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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