KOS (Kosmos Energy) Tax Rate %: 6.43% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Kosmos Energy Tax Rate %?

Kosmos Energy KOS 62 Tax Rate % is 6.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kosmos Energy's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16 Mil. Kosmos Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-241 Mil. Therefore, Kosmos Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.43%.

Kosmos Energy Tax Rate % Related Terms

Kosmos Energy Tax Rate % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % Chart

Kosmos Energy Annual Data

Trend

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Dec24

Dec25

Tax Rate %

Get a 7-Day Free Trial

-79.43

32.79

42.56

45.73

-10.28

Kosmos Energy Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
Tax Rate %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-17.63	-37.61	-16.74	-1.84	6.43

62GF Score

Kosmos Energy Ltd KOS

Tax Rate % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.

View Full Analysis

Kosmos Energy Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Kosmos Energy's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %	=	Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	65.205	/	-634.581
	=	-10.28 %

Kosmos Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %	=	Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-15.513	/	-241.087
	=	6.43 %

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →

What does a Tax Rate % of 6.43% mean?

Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a Tax Rate % of 6.43% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Kosmos Energy's Tax Rate % too high?

Kosmos Energy's current Tax Rate % is 6.43%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to KRP and DMLP?

Kosmos Energy's Tax Rate % of 6.43% 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 Tax Rate % for an Oil & Gas company?

A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?

A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kosmos Energy's current Tax Rate % is 6.43%. 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 $3.13, compared to a current price of $2.18 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 6.43%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?

Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current Tax Rate % is 6.43% 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 $2.18 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.13. GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KOS:

Tax Rate %: 6.43%
GF Value™: $3.13 vs. price of $2.18 (30.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies KRP DMLP MNR NOG TBN HPK TALO REPX VTS GFR HKSE:00883 COP TSX:CNQ EOG OXY FANG DVN ASX:WDS EQT TPL

Other Exchanges KOS:Mexico KOSl:UK KOS:UK KOS1:Germany

Address 8176 Park Lane, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75231

Website https://www.kosmosenergy.com

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.

62GF Score

Get the complete analysis for KOS

Tax Rate % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$2.18

Price

$3.13

GF Value

View KOS Analysis

See Tax Rate % data for all stocks →