KOS (Kosmos Energy) Interest Expense: $-255 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Kosmos Energy Interest Expense?

Kosmos Energy KOS +2.83% 62 Interest Expense is $-255 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Kosmos Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -68 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-255 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Kosmos Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 73 Mil. Kosmos Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -68 Mil. Kosmos Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Kosmos Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-68 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $73 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,866 Mil.

Kosmos Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	72.806	/	-68.017
	=	1.07

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Kosmos Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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Kosmos Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-255 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-255 Mil mean?

Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a Interest Expense of $-255 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors.

Is Kosmos Energy's Interest Expense too high?

Kosmos Energy's current Interest Expense is $-255 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to KRP and DMLP?

Kosmos Energy's Interest Expense of $-255 Mil 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 Interest Expense for an Oil & Gas company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. Kosmos Energy's current Interest Expense is $-255 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-255 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Interest Expense is $-255 Mil 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 $2.18 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:

Interest Expense: $-255 Mil
GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $2.18 (30.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 62/100 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 Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies KRP DMLP MNR NOG TBN HPK TALO REPX VTS GFR HKSE:00883 COP TSX:CNQ EOG OXY FANG DVN ASX:WDS EQT TPL

Other Exchanges KOS:Mexico KOSl:UK KOS:UK KOS1:Germany

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Website https://www.kosmosenergy.com

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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