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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Kosmos Energy's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-241 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-782 Mil.
Kosmos Energy's pretax margin was -65.03%.
During the past 13 years, Kosmos Energy's highest Pretax Margin was 21.85%. The lowest was -94.91%. And the median was -4.50%.
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
Kosmos Energy's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, Kosmos Energy's highest Pretax Margin was 21.85%. The lowest was -94.91%. And the median was -4.50%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Kosmos Energy Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $-782 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $-782 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors.
Is Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is $-782 Mil. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income compare to DMLP and KRP?
Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income of $-782 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. Kosmos Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is $-782 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.16, compared to a current price of $2.24 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $-782 Mil. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-782 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 $2.24 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.16.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
Pre-Tax Income: $-782 Mil
GF Value™: $3.16 vs. price of $2.24 (29.1% 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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