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Kosmos EnergyKOS +5.08%66 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.29 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks worse than 162074.39% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-03), Kosmos Energy's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.29. The stock price of Kosmos Energy is $2.69. Therefore, Kosmos Energy's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.0.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kosmos Energy's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Kosmos Energy was 43.00. The lowest was 7.95. And the median was 25.48.
KOS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.88 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Kosmos Energy's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
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Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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2.69
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-2.2875212743552
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* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Kosmos Energy Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
KOS vs KRP, DMLP, TBN: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Kosmos Energy Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-2.29 mean?
Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-2.29 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, Kosmos Energy's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 7.95 to 43.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Kosmos Energy's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.95 to a high of 43.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #999999 out of 617 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to KRP and DMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #999999 out of 617 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Kosmos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.88. Historically, Kosmos Energy's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 7.95 to 43.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 0.88, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.29. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.19, compared to a current price of $2.69 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.29. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.29 as of Aug. 03, 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 $2.69 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.19.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $-2.29
GF Value™: $3.19 vs. price of $2.69 (15.7% below fair value)
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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