Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) Tax Expense: MXN622 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd MEX:KOS
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Price MXN52.50
GF Value MXN77.51
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What is Kosmos Energy Tax Expense?

Kosmos Energy MEX:KOS 47 Tax Expense is MXN622 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:KOS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN77.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Kosmos Energy's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-280 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN622 Mil.


Kosmos Energy  (MEX:KOS) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Kosmos Energy Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kosmos Energy's Tax Expense 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 Expense Chart

Kosmos Energy Annual Data
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Kosmos Energy Quarterly Data
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Kosmos Energy Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 MXN622 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of MXN622 Mil mean?
Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS) has a Tax Expense of MXN622 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors.
Is Kosmos Energy's Tax Expense too high?
Kosmos Energy's current Tax Expense is MXN622 Mil. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's Tax Expense compare to KRP and DMLP?
Kosmos Energy's Tax Expense of MXN622 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 Tax Expense for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Kosmos Energy and its competitors. Kosmos Energy's current Tax Expense is MXN622 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 (MEX:KOS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. 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 Tax Expense is MXN622 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (MEX:KOS), the current Tax Expense is MXN622 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 (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 Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KOS:

  • Tax Expense: MXN622 Mil
  • 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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