Kosmos EnergyKOS 62 Forward PE Ratio is 12.90 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks worse than 60.52% on this metric.
Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio for today is 12.90.
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Kosmos Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kosmos Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kosmos Energy Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.37
37.74
2.65
4.00
6.52
29.22
Kosmos Energy Quarterly Data
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2021-03
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
66.23
35.97
7.37
28.49
45.05
37.74
1.19
2.43
64.94
7.55
3.88
2.15
2.65
3.56
4.91
4.89
4.00
5.85
5.44
3.96
6.52
47.23
6.78
29.22
53.89
KOS vs DMLP, KRP, TBN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.90 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #328 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.90. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.41. Kosmos Energy's value of 12.90 is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #328 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #328 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.41. Kosmos Energy's value of 12.90 is 24% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.41, based on 542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.90 is 24% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.90. 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 $3.13, compared to a current price of $2.18 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.90 and 24% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.41. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.90 as of Jun. 29, 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 $2.18 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.13.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.90
GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $2.18 (30.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24% above the Oil & Gas median (#328 of 542)
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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