Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) has a Graham intrinsic value of $12.84 per share. At $2.78 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 78% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 14.3% a year to $1.3B, with an average return on invested capital of -4.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$12.84
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$2.78
Price vs Graham value
78% below
Market cap
$1.3B
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.3B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
14.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-4.8%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
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KOS 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.3B -$699.8M -$1.47 — — -19.0%
FY2024 $1.7B $189.9M $0.40 — — 5.3%
FY2023 $1.7B $213.5M $0.44 — — 6.9%
FY2022 $2.3B $226.6M $0.48 $518.9M — 7.7%
FY2021 $1.3B -$77.8M -$0.19 -$549.9M — -2.8%
FY2020 $804.0M -$411.6M -$1.02 -$77.8M — -16.2%
FY2019 $1.5B -$55.8M -$0.14 $187.4M — -2.0%
FY2018 $886.7M -$94.0M -$0.23 -$124.9M — -3.9%
FY2017 $636.8M -$222.8M -$0.57 $179.2M — -10.7%
FY2016 $385.4M -$283.8M -$0.74 -$592.4M — -12.8%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Kosmos Energy Ltd. is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 14.4% annually over the past decade.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just -4.8% ROIC.

Over the decade, Kosmos Energy Ltd. shows that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Kosmos Energy Ltd. is modeled at 14.3% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $12.84 per share.

KOS stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 14.3% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, KOS's intrinsic value is about $12.84 per share.

Is KOS stock undervalued?

At $2.78 (close on Oct 17, 2026), KOS trades 78% below its Graham value of $12.84. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Kosmos Energy Ltd. grown?

Revenue went from $385.4M in fiscal 2016 to $1.3B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%. Net income was -$699.8M in fiscal 2025.

What is KOS's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -4.8%, and average return on equity was -15.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this KOS data come from?

From Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 3, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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