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$2.34 +0.10 (+4.46%)
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KOS vs. APA, FANG, MGY, MTDR, and MUR

Should you buy Kosmos Energy stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Kosmos Energy with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Kosmos Energy include APA (APA), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), Matador Resources (MTDR), and Murphy Oil (MUR). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to APA?

Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) and APA (NASDAQ:APA) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.71, indicating that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 0.35, indicating that its share price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

Kosmos Energy currently has a consensus price target of $2.44, indicating a potential upside of 5.44%. APA has a consensus price target of $40.42, indicating a potential upside of 14.75%. Given APA's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe APA is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kosmos Energy
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.78
APA
4 Sell rating(s)
18 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy$1.29B1.06-$699.79M-$1.68N/A
APA$9.22B1.35$1.43B$4.298.21

APA has a net margin of 17.38% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -59.38%. APA's return on equity of 20.70% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy-59.38% -37.60% -5.63%
APA 17.38%20.70%8.14%

95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.0% of APA shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of APA shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, APA had 6 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for APA and 6 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat APA's score of 1.03 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
APA
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

APA beats Kosmos Energy on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Diamondback Energy?

Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) are both energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diamondback Energy has a beta of 0.42, suggesting that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy$1.29B1.06-$699.79M-$1.68N/A
Diamondback Energy$15.03B3.69$1.66B$0.86229.30

Kosmos Energy presently has a consensus price target of $2.44, indicating a potential upside of 5.44%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus price target of $219.53, indicating a potential upside of 11.32%. Given Diamondback Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Diamondback Energy is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kosmos Energy
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.78
Diamondback Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Diamondback Energy has a net margin of 1.87% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -59.38%. Diamondback Energy's return on equity of 7.76% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy-59.38% -37.60% -5.63%
Diamondback Energy 1.87%7.76%4.67%

In the previous week, Diamondback Energy had 17 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Diamondback Energy and 6 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Diamondback Energy's score of 0.99 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Diamondback Energy
12 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats Kosmos Energy on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Magnolia Oil & Gas?

Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) and Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Magnolia Oil & Gas$1.31B3.64$325.25M$1.7215.01
Kosmos Energy$1.29B1.06-$699.79M-$1.68N/A

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a net margin of 24.40% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -59.38%. Magnolia Oil & Gas' return on equity of 16.28% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Magnolia Oil & Gas24.40% 16.28% 11.26%
Kosmos Energy -59.38%-37.60%-5.63%

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

94.7% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Magnolia Oil & Gas shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Magnolia Oil & Gas and Magnolia Oil & Gas both had 6 articles in the media. Magnolia Oil & Gas' average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 1.20 indicating that Magnolia Oil & Gas is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Magnolia Oil & Gas
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Kosmos Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Magnolia Oil & Gas currently has a consensus price target of $31.08, indicating a potential upside of 20.37%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus price target of $2.44, indicating a potential upside of 5.44%. Given Magnolia Oil & Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Magnolia Oil & Gas is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Magnolia Oil & Gas
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
Kosmos Energy
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.78

Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas beats Kosmos Energy on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Matador Resources?

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

Matador Resources has a net margin of 14.41% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -59.38%. Matador Resources' return on equity of 11.20% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Matador Resources14.41% 11.20% 5.62%
Kosmos Energy -59.38%-37.60%-5.63%

In the previous week, Matador Resources had 10 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Matador Resources and 6 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Matador Resources' score of 0.67 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Matador Resources
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kosmos Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Matador Resources$3.59B1.86$759.22M$3.8913.85
Kosmos Energy$1.29B1.06-$699.79M-$1.68N/A

92.0% of Matador Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.9% of Matador Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by 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.

Matador Resources has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

Matador Resources currently has a consensus price target of $64.08, indicating a potential upside of 18.97%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus price target of $2.44, indicating a potential upside of 5.44%. Given Matador Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Matador Resources is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Matador Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Kosmos Energy
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.78

Summary

Matador Resources beats Kosmos Energy on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Murphy Oil?

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

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.52, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy$1.29B1.06-$699.79M-$1.68N/A
Murphy Oil$2.72B1.95$104.23M$0.5962.80

95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Murphy Oil 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 presently has a consensus target price of $2.44, suggesting a potential upside of 5.44%. Murphy Oil has a consensus target price of $38.58, suggesting a potential upside of 4.14%. Given Kosmos Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kosmos Energy is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kosmos Energy
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.78
Murphy Oil
2 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.06

Murphy Oil has a net margin of 3.02% compared to Kosmos Energy's net margin of -59.38%. Murphy Oil's return on equity of 3.09% beat Kosmos Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kosmos Energy-59.38% -37.60% -5.63%
Murphy Oil 3.02%3.09%1.65%

In the previous week, Murphy Oil had 10 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Murphy Oil and 6 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Murphy Oil's score of -0.25 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Murphy Oil
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Murphy Oil beats Kosmos Energy on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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KOS vs. The Competition

MetricKosmos EnergyInternational E&P IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.37B$3.23B$10.12B$23.32B
Dividend YieldN/A3.31%11.32%4.16%
P/E Ratio-1.370.8419.3230.80
Price / Sales1.061,539.80398.2721.01
Price / Cash4.953.8336.7418.80
Price / Book2.080.974.104.75
Net Income-$699.79M$147.77M$4.24B$1.06B
7 Day Performance-6.10%0.11%0.11%-0.07%
1 Month Performance-5.71%-3.09%-0.74%0.89%
1 Year Performance14.64%22.52%29.21%16.65%

Kosmos Energy Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
KOS
Kosmos Energy
2.8171 of 5 stars
$2.34
+4.5%
$2.44
+4.1%
+10.7%$1.39B$1.29BN/A240
APA
APA
3.3297 of 5 stars
$34.67
+3.7%
$40.58
+17.0%
+87.1%$11.82B$9.22B8.081,791
FANG
Diamondback Energy
3.6664 of 5 stars
$191.60
+4.5%
$220.68
+15.2%
+38.3%$51.59B$15.03B222.791,762
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas
4.1343 of 5 stars
$26.73
+3.7%
$31.08
+16.3%
+17.9%$4.77B$1.31B15.54210
MTDR
Matador Resources
4.8419 of 5 stars
$53.13
+3.5%
$64.38
+21.2%
+4.8%$6.38B$3.59B13.66290

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