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Kosmos EnergyKOS +4.51%62 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KOS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Kosmos Energy ranks better than 55.91% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Kosmos Energy's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -2.80%.
KOS's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 55.91% of 685
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -4.6
vs KOS: -2.80
Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Kosmos Energy 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
KOS vs DMLP, KRP, TBN: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Kosmos Energy's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kosmos Energy's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kosmos Energy's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Kosmos Energy 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.80 mean?
Kosmos Energy (KOS) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -2.80 as of Mar. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kosmos Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #302 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Kosmos Energy's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Kosmos Energy's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80. Based on the distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #302 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kosmos Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kosmos Energy's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to DMLP and KRP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kosmos Energy ranks #302 out of 685 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Kosmos Energy in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Kosmos Energy and its competitors. Kosmos Energy's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80. 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 $3.15, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80. 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kosmos Energy (KOS), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -2.80 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 $2.55 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.15.
GuruFocus considers Kosmos Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KOS:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -2.80
GF Value™: $3.15 vs. price of $2.55 (19% 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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