Which has better earnings and valuation, ENOG or KOS?

Kosmos Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Energean. Energean is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kosmos Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Energean £1.67B 0.81 £160.37M -£114.00 N/A Kosmos Energy £1.58B 0.78 £283.21M -£112.00 N/A

Is ENOG or KOS more profitable?

Energean has a net margin of -12.80% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -32.73%. Kosmos Energy's return on equity of -81.46% beat Energean's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Energean -12.80% -114.52% 7.67% Kosmos Energy -32.73% -81.46% 6.82%

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, KOS or SQZ?

Kosmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Serica Energy. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Kosmos Energy £1.58B 0.78 £283.21M -£112.00 N/A Serica Energy £973.63M 1.07 -£9.03M N/A N/A

Kosmos Energy (KOS) Competitors

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KOS vs. ITH, HBR, ENOG, SQZ, and RKH

Should you buy Kosmos Energy stock or one of its competitors? Kosmos Energy's main competitors and comparable companies include Ithaca Energy (ITH), Harbour Energy (HBR), Energean (ENOG), Serica Energy (SQZ), and Rockhopper Exploration (RKH). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "oil & gas exploration & production" industry.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Ithaca Energy?

Kosmos Energy (LON:KOS) and Ithaca Energy (LON:ITH) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.3% of Ithaca Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Ithaca Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Kosmos Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ithaca Energy. Kosmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ithaca Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy	£1.58B	0.78	£283.21M	-£112.00	N/A
Ithaca Energy	£3.19B	1.48	£230.29M	£15.70	18.18

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.732, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ithaca Energy has a beta of 0.336, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Ithaca Energy has a net margin of 7.45% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -32.73%. Ithaca Energy's return on equity of 10.32% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy	-32.73%	-81.46%	6.82%
Ithaca Energy	7.45%	10.32%	0.18%

Kosmos Energy currently has a consensus price target of GBX 210, indicating a potential upside of 1.67%. Ithaca Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 310, indicating a potential upside of 8.62%. Given Ithaca Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ithaca Energy is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kosmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Ithaca Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

In the previous week, Ithaca Energy had 22 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Ithaca Energy and 0 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Ithaca Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Ithaca Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy	Neutral
Ithaca Energy	Positive

Summary

Ithaca Energy beats Kosmos Energy on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Harbour Energy?

Harbour Energy (LON:HBR) and Kosmos Energy (LON:KOS) are both energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings and institutional ownership.

Harbour Energy presently has a consensus target price of GBX 311, indicating a potential upside of 11.17%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 210, indicating a potential upside of 1.67%. Given Harbour Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Harbour Energy is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Harbour Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Kosmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Kosmos Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Harbour Energy. Kosmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Harbour Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Harbour Energy	£11.30B	0.37	£71.42M	£16.00	17.49
Kosmos Energy	£1.58B	0.78	£283.21M	-£112.00	N/A

19.8% of Harbour Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Harbour Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Harbour Energy had 2 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Harbour Energy and 0 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Harbour Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Harbour Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Harbour Energy	Positive
Kosmos Energy	Neutral

Harbour Energy has a beta of -0.23, suggesting that its stock price is 123% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.732, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Harbour Energy has a net margin of 3.72% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -32.73%. Harbour Energy's return on equity of 9.66% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Harbour Energy	3.72%	9.66%	3.96%
Kosmos Energy	-32.73%	-81.46%	6.82%

Summary

Harbour Energy beats Kosmos Energy on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Energean?

Energean (LON:ENOG) and Kosmos Energy (LON:KOS) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

Kosmos Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Energean. Energean is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kosmos Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Energean	£1.67B	0.81	£160.37M	-£114.00	N/A
Kosmos Energy	£1.58B	0.78	£283.21M	-£112.00	N/A

In the previous week, Energean's average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Energean is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Energean	Positive
Kosmos Energy	Neutral

Energean has a net margin of -12.80% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -32.73%. Kosmos Energy's return on equity of -81.46% beat Energean's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Energean	-12.80%	-114.52%	7.67%
Kosmos Energy	-32.73%	-81.46%	6.82%

26.3% of Energean shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.6% of Energean shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Energean presently has a consensus price target of GBX 843.33, suggesting a potential upside of 15.45%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus price target of GBX 210, suggesting a potential upside of 1.67%. Given Energean's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Energean is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Energean	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Kosmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Energean has a beta of 0.232, meaning that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.732, meaning that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Energean and Kosmos Energy tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Serica Energy?

Kosmos Energy (LON:KOS) and Serica Energy (LON:SQZ) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Serica Energy has a net margin of -0.27% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -32.73%. Serica Energy's return on equity of -0.62% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy	-32.73%	-81.46%	6.82%
Serica Energy	-0.27%	-0.62%	12.14%

65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.4% of Serica Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 6.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.3% of Serica Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Kosmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Serica Energy.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy	£1.58B	0.78	£283.21M	-£112.00	N/A
Serica Energy	£973.63M	1.07	-£9.03M	N/A	N/A

In the previous week, Serica Energy had 3 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Serica Energy and 0 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Serica Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Serica Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy	Neutral
Serica Energy	Positive

Kosmos Energy currently has a consensus target price of GBX 210, indicating a potential upside of 1.67%. Serica Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 283.71, indicating a potential upside of 6.74%. Given Serica Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Serica Energy is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kosmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Serica Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.732, meaning that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Serica Energy has a beta of 0.047, meaning that its share price is 95% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Serica Energy beats Kosmos Energy on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Rockhopper Exploration?

Rockhopper Exploration (LON:RKH) and Kosmos Energy (LON:KOS) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Rockhopper Exploration has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -32.73%. Rockhopper Exploration's return on equity of 2.28% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	2.28%	-1.19%
Kosmos Energy	-32.73%	-81.46%	6.82%

Rockhopper Exploration currently has a consensus target price of GBX 135, suggesting a potential upside of 170.27%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus target price of GBX 210, suggesting a potential upside of 1.67%. Given Rockhopper Exploration's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Rockhopper Exploration is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rockhopper Exploration	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
Kosmos Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

In the previous week, Rockhopper Exploration had 6 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Rockhopper Exploration and 0 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Rockhopper Exploration's average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.00 indicating that Rockhopper Exploration is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Rockhopper Exploration	Neutral
Kosmos Energy	Neutral

Kosmos Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Rockhopper Exploration. Kosmos Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rockhopper Exploration, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Rockhopper Exploration	N/A	N/A	£19.71K	£1.37	36.46
Kosmos Energy	£1.58B	0.78	£283.21M	-£112.00	N/A

Rockhopper Exploration has a beta of 1.1822942, suggesting that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.732, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

0.6% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.4% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Rockhopper Exploration shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Rockhopper Exploration beats Kosmos Energy on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Kosmos Energy	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry	Energy Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£1.21B	£11.58B	£10.10B	£2.44B
Dividend Yield	18.49%	10.20%	10.68%	6.27%
P/E Ratio	-1.84	17.12	20.39	367.13
Price / Sales	0.78	640.13	523.29	88,484.04
Price / Cash	9.65	41.19	37.26	27.89
Price / Book	0.81	4.53	4.09	7.13
Net Income	£283.21M	£5.27B	£4.35B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	8.15%	0.49%	0.66%	-0.08%
1 Month Performance	-6.11%	-1.64%	-1.91%	-0.55%
1 Year Performance	61.12%	32.50%	33.84%	22.43%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
KOS Kosmos Energy	1.1839 of 5 stars	GBX 206.56 +1.5%	GBX 210 +1.7%	+61.1%	£1.21B	£1.58B	N/A	240
ITH Ithaca Energy	2.7615 of 5 stars	GBX 275.40 -0.2%	GBX 240 -12.9%	+50.2%	£4.55B	£3.19B	17.54	220	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
HBR Harbour Energy	3.2586 of 5 stars	GBX 269.20 -2.5%	GBX 311 +15.5%	+39.3%	£4.21B	£11.30B	16.83	1,716	News Coverage
ENOG Energean	2.383 of 5 stars	GBX 696 -0.9%	GBX 843.33 +21.2%	-15.0%	£1.29B	£1.67B	N/A	590
SQZ Serica Energy	1.7354 of 5 stars	GBX 257 -0.8%	GBX 283.71 +10.4%	+48.2%	£1.01B	£973.63M	N/A	1,620	News Coverage

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Do analysts rate ENOG or KOS?

Which has more risk and volatility, ENOG or KOS?

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Is KOS or SQZ more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in KOS or SQZ?

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Which has more risk and volatility, KOS or SQZ?

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Which has more volatility and risk, RKH or KOS?

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