KOS Kosmos Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Kosmos Energy stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 8.51. This results from the current EPS of $0.47 and stock price of $4. The P/E ratio has decreased by 25% from the past four quarters average of 11.4.
KOS PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Kosmos Energy has averaged 36.95 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 8.51 is 77% below the historical average. In the past ten years, KOS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2022 quarter at 239.67, when the stock price was $7.19 and the EPS was $0.03. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 5.22 with a price of $5.17 and an EPS of $0.99.
Kosmos Energy PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 14.7% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.59 | 14.7% |
| 2022 | 12.72 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 11.49 | N/A |
KOS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of KOS is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KOS PE vs peers
KOS's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks CVX and EOG.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd | 8.51 | $1.89B |
| EOG Eog Resources Inc | 10.87 | $76.21B |
| HES Hess Corp | 17.19 | $45.6B |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 17.68 | $290.46B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kosmos Energy's PE ratio?
KOS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.51 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kosmos Energy (KOS)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KOS stock has a PE ratio of 35.39.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kosmos Energy (KOS)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KOS stock has a PE ratio of 35.39.
What is the highest PE ratio for KOS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 239.67 in the Mar 2022 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KOS compare to its historical average?
KOS's price to earnings ratio is currently 77% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Kosmos Energy's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is KOS's PE ratio calculated (Kosmos Energy PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Kosmos Energy's stock price is $4. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.47. Therefore, Kosmos Energy's P/E ratio for today is 8.51. PE RATIO(8.51) = STOCK PRICE($4) / TTM EPS($0.47)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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