Kosmos EnergyMEX:KOS 47 Gross Margin % is 32.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 36.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:KOS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN77.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks worse than 77.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:KOS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.53 Med: 36.5 Max: 59.58
Current: 10.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kosmos Energy was 59.58%. The lowest was -2.53%. And the median was 36.50%.
MEX:KOS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.51% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs MEX:KOS: 10.28
Kosmos Energy had a gross margin of 32.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kosmos Energy was 0.00% per year.
Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kosmos Energy had a gross margin of 32.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kosmos Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kosmos Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin % 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.
MEX:KOS vs KRP, DMLP, MNR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) has a Gross Margin % of 32.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 36.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #672 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Gross Margin % of 32.44% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 36.50. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Kosmos Energy's value of 32.44% is 26.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #672 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Gross Margin % compare to KRP and DMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #672 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Kosmos Energy's value of 32.44% is 26.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 36.50 vs. the industry median of 25.70, 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 Gross Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current Gross Margin % of 32.44% is 26.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Gross Margin % is 32.44%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 36.50. 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 (MEX:KOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN77.51, compared to a current price of MXN52.50 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.44%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 36.50 and 26.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS), the current Gross Margin % is 32.44% 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 (MEX:KOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosmos Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN52.50 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN77.51.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KOS:
Gross Margin %: 32.44% (11% below median its 10-year median of 36.50)
GF Value™: MXN77.51 vs. price of MXN52.50 (32.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#672 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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