KOS (Kosmos Energy) Exploration Expense (USD Mil): 19.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd KOS
58 GF Score
Price $2.10
GF Value $3.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Kosmos Energy Exploration Expense (USD Mil)?

Kosmos Energy KOS -3.67% 58 Exploration Expense (USD Mil) is 19.74 as of Mar. 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.

Exploration Expense (USD Mil) are the costs a company incurs while searching for oil or gas to drill.

Kosmos Energy's Exploration Expense (USD Mil) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.74 , which lower from pervious quarter (Dec. 2025)'s result by 87.26%.

Kosmos Energy's Exploration Expense (USD Mil) for the annual that ended in Dec. 2025 was 223.62 , which higher from pervious year (Dec. 2024)'s result by 86.49%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's Exploration Expense (USD Mil) or its related term are showing as below:

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Kosmos Energy  (NYSE:KOS) Exploration Expense (USD Mil) Explanation

Exploration Expense (USD Mil) are the costs a company incurs while searching for oil or gas to drill. It includes costs incurred in identifying areas that may warrant examination and in examining specific areas that are considered to have prospects of containing oil and gas reserves, including costs of drilling exploratory wells and exploratory-type stratigraphic test wells.

Exploration expenses (including prospecting) related to oil and gas producing entities would be included in the operating expenses of the company that entity.

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Kosmos Energy Exploration Expense (USD Mil) Historical Data

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KOS vs DMLP, KRP, TBN: Exploration Expense (USD Mil) Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Exploration Expense (USD Mil), along with its competitors' market caps and Exploration Expense (USD Mil) data, can be viewed below:

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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Exploration Expense (USD Mil) of 19.74 mean?
Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a Exploration Expense (USD Mil) of 19.74 as of Mar. 2026. Exploration expenses are the costs a company incurs while searching for oil or gas to drill. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors.
Is Kosmos Energy's Exploration Expense (USD Mil) too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Exploration Expense (USD Mil) is 19.74. 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 Exploration Expense (USD Mil) compare to DMLP and KRP?
Kosmos Energy's Exploration Expense (USD Mil) of 19.74 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Exploration Expense (USD Mil) for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Exploration Expense (USD Mil) depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Exploration Expense (USD Mil) 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 Exploration Expense (USD Mil) mean?
A high Exploration Expense (USD Mil) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Exploration expenses are the costs a company incurs while searching for oil or gas to drill. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. Kosmos Energy's current Exploration Expense (USD Mil) is 19.74. 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 $2.10 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Exploration Expense (USD Mil) is 19.74. 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 Exploration Expense (USD Mil) calculated?
Exploration Expense (USD Mil) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Exploration Expense (USD Mil) is 19.74 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 $2.10 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.14. GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KOS:

  • Exploration Expense (USD Mil): 19.74
  • GF Value™: $3.14 vs. price of $2.10 (33.1% 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.
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