KSTOF (Kistos Holdings) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Below Median


KSTOF Kistos Holdings PLC KSTOF
28 GF Score
Price $3.88
GF Value $1.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kistos Holdings Profitability Rank?

Kistos Holdings KSTOF 28 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates KSTOF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kistos Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kistos Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.57%. As of today, Kistos Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Kistos Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


KSTOF vs COP, EOG, FANG: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kistos Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Kistos Holdings Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kistos Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kistos Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kistos Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kistos Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kistos Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-5.787 / 126.584
=-4.57 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kistos Holdings has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Kistos Holdings (KSTOF) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kistos Holdings and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Kistos Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Kistos Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Kistos Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Kistos Holdings has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kistos Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to COP and EOG?
Kistos Holdings' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Kistos Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kistos Holdings and its competitors. Kistos Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kistos Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kistos Holdings (KSTOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.30, compared to a current price of $3.88 — trading 198.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Kistos Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kistos Holdings (KSTOF), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kistos Holdings (KSTOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kistos Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.88 is trading 198.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.30. GuruFocus considers Kistos Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KSTOF:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.30 vs. price of $3.88 (198.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KSTOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kistos Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges KIST:UKLU0:Germany
Address 3 St James's Square, 2nd Floor, London, GBR, SW1Y 4JU
Kistos Holdings PLC is established to create value for its investors through the acquisition and management of companies or businesses in the energy sector. Its principal area of activity is the acquisition and operation of companies or businesses in the energy sector, with a focus on upstream oil and gas activities. The company's reportable segments are; the Netherlands, comprising the production and sale of gas and other hydrocarbons in the Q10-A field and the related costs; the Norway segment comprises the production of oil from interests in the Balder and Ringhorne Ost fields offshore Norway; and the UK segment represents the production and sale of gas and other hydrocarbons from its interest in GLA and related costs.
28GF Score

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