Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) ROCE %: -17.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd MEX:KOS
47 GF Score
Price MXN52.50
GF Value MXN77.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kosmos Energy ROCE %?

Kosmos Energy MEX:KOS 47 ROCE % is -17.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KOS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN77.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Kosmos Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.00%.

Kosmos Energy  (MEX:KOS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Kosmos Energy ROCE % Related Terms

Kosmos Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Kosmos Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.77 10.65 10.59 10.36 -8.10

Kosmos Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.85 -0.33 -3.87 -28.53 -17.00
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Kosmos Energy ROCE % Calculation

Kosmos Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-6993.504/( ( (110722.661 - 12408.057) + (84566.039 - 10304.788) )/ 2 )
=-6993.504/( (98314.604+74261.251)/ 2 )
=-6993.504/86287.9275
=-8.10 %

Kosmos Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-12483.676/( ( (84566.039 - 10304.788) + (86258.375 - 13651.728) )/ 2 )
=-12483.676/( ( 74261.251 + 72606.647 )/ 2 )
=-12483.676/73433.949
=-17.00 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -17.00% mean?
Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) has a ROCE % of -17.00% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kosmos Energy's ROCE % too high?
Kosmos Energy's current ROCE % is -17.00%. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's ROCE % compare to KRP and DMLP?
Kosmos Energy's ROCE % of -17.00% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROCE % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.79, based on 977 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROCE % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kosmos Energy's current ROCE % is -17.00%. 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 (MEX:KOS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN77.51, compared to a current price of MXN52.50 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is -17.00%. Kosmos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS), the current ROCE % is -17.00% 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 (MEX:KOS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kosmos Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN52.50 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN77.51. GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KOS:

  • ROCE %: -17.00%
  • GF Value™: MXN77.51 vs. price of MXN52.50 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Kosmos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8176 Park Lane, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75231
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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