Kosmos Energy (KOS) Competitors

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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 better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and risk.

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%

Kosmos Energy presently has a consensus target price of $2.22, suggesting a potential downside of 31.86%. APA has a consensus target price of $39.81, suggesting a potential downside of 0.57%. 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	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.89
APA	4 Sell rating(s)	17 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

In the previous week, APA had 10 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for APA and 4 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat APA's score of 0.53 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
APA	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, APA has a beta of 0.38, suggesting that its share price is 62% less volatile than the broader market.

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of APA shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy	$1.29B	1.50	-$699.79M	-$1.68	N/A
APA	$9.22B	1.53	$1.43B	$4.29	9.33

Summary

APA beats Kosmos Energy on 13 of the 17 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 better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Diamondback Energy had 22 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 26 mentions for Diamondback Energy and 4 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Diamondback Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Kosmos Energy's score of 0.91 indicating that Diamondback Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Kosmos Energy	0 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Diamondback Energy	16 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diamondback Energy has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market.

Kosmos Energy presently has a consensus target price of $2.22, suggesting a potential downside of 31.86%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus target price of $218.25, suggesting a potential upside of 6.42%. Given Diamondback Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Diamondback Energy is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kosmos Energy	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.89
Diamondback Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.04

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy	$1.29B	1.50	-$699.79M	-$1.68	N/A
Diamondback Energy	$15.03B	3.84	$1.66B	$0.86	238.48

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

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%

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats Kosmos Energy on 14 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 better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Magnolia Oil & Gas had 2 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Magnolia Oil & Gas and 4 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Magnolia Oil & Gas' score of 0.83 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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 & Gas	24.40%	16.28%	11.26%
Kosmos Energy	-59.38%	-37.60%	-5.63%

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned 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.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Magnolia Oil & Gas	$1.31B	4.23	$325.25M	$1.72	17.44
Kosmos Energy	$1.29B	1.50	-$699.79M	-$1.68	N/A

Magnolia Oil & Gas has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Magnolia Oil & Gas presently has a consensus target price of $31.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.34%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus target price of $2.22, suggesting a potential downside of 31.86%. Given Magnolia Oil & Gas' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53
Kosmos Energy	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.89

Summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas beats Kosmos Energy on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Matador Resources?

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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Kosmos Energy	$1.29B	1.50	-$699.79M	-$1.68	N/A
Matador Resources	$3.70B	2.04	$759.22M	$3.89	15.61

Kosmos Energy currently has a consensus price target of $2.22, indicating a potential downside of 31.86%. Matador Resources has a consensus price target of $63.46, indicating a potential upside of 4.52%. Given Matador Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Matador Resources is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Kosmos Energy	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.89
Matador Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Matador Resources has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Kosmos Energy	-59.38%	-37.60%	-5.63%
Matador Resources	14.41%	11.20%	5.62%

95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Matador Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.9% of Matador Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Matador Resources had 5 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Matador Resources and 4 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Matador Resources' score of 0.90 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	0 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Matador Resources	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Matador Resources beats Kosmos Energy on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Kosmos Energy compare to Murphy Oil?

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

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Murphy Oil	$2.72B	2.13	$104.23M	$0.59	68.43
Kosmos Energy	$1.29B	1.50	-$699.79M	-$1.68	N/A

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
Murphy Oil	3.02%	3.09%	1.65%
Kosmos Energy	-59.38%	-37.60%	-5.63%

Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kosmos Energy has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Murphy Oil had 4 more articles in the media than Kosmos Energy. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Murphy Oil and 4 mentions for Kosmos Energy. Kosmos Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.43 indicating that Kosmos Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Murphy Oil currently has a consensus price target of $35.73, indicating a potential downside of 11.50%. Kosmos Energy has a consensus price target of $2.22, indicating a potential downside of 31.86%. Given Murphy Oil's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Murphy Oil is more favorable than Kosmos Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Murphy Oil	1 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.07
Kosmos Energy	3 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.89

78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 95.3% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Kosmos Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Murphy Oil beats Kosmos Energy on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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KOS vs. The Competition

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Metric	Kosmos Energy	International E&P Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$1.93B	$3.74B	$10.69B	$22.72B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.84%	10.20%	4.12%
P/E Ratio	-1.94	0.99	21.75	29.75
Price / Sales	1.50	1,781.71	1,022.07	92.50
Price / Cash	7.13	4.15	37.44	18.80
Price / Book	2.94	1.10	4.64	4.57
Net Income	-$699.79M	$158.00M	$4.24B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	12.41%	4.42%	1.39%	-1.59%
1 Month Performance	31.45%	8.89%	6.61%	-1.55%
1 Year Performance	86.82%	38.12%	54.96%	21.48%

Kosmos Energy Competitors List

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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	2.4947 of 5 stars	$3.26 +0.9%	$2.22 -31.9%	+86.8%	$1.93B	$1.29B	N/A	240
APA APA	2.5036 of 5 stars	$36.70 +3.2%	$39.85 +8.6%	+121.6%	$12.57B	$9.22B	8.55	1,791	Analyst Upgrade Analyst Revision
FANG Diamondback Energy	3.0939 of 5 stars	$196.15 +3.9%	$218.25 +11.3%	+44.2%	$53.08B	$15.03B	228.08	1,762	Analyst Revision
MGY Magnolia Oil & Gas	3.0398 of 5 stars	$28.23 +1.5%	$31.08 +10.1%	+30.5%	$5.18B	$1.31B	16.41	210
MTDR Matador Resources	3.8958 of 5 stars	$56.41 +2.1%	$62.92 +11.6%	+35.6%	$6.86B	$3.70B	14.50	290

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