Kosmos EnergyKOS -3.67%62 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.60% as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks better than 64.53% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-11), Kosmos Energy's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.60%.
The industry rank for Kosmos Energy's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
KOS's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 64.53% of 1015
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 12.73
vs KOS: 38.60
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Kosmos Energy 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
KOS vs DMLP, KRP, TBN: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
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Price 12-month ago
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100 %
* 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 (KOS) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 38.60% as of Jul. 11, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #360 out of 1015 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Kosmos Energy's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Kosmos Energy's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.60%. The Oil & Gas industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 12.73. Kosmos Energy's value of 38.60% is 203.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #360 out of 1015 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #360 out of 1015 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Kosmos Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 12.73. Kosmos Energy's value of 38.60% is 203.2% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Oil & Gas companies is 12.73, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kosmos Energy's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 38.60% is 203.2% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 12.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.60%. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.60% and 203.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 12.73. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 38.60% as of Jul. 11, 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:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 38.60%
GF Value™: $3.14 vs. price of $2.10 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 203.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#360 of 1015)
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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