Is Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) Halal?

NYSE Energy United States $1.7B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 248.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Kosmos Energy Ltd. operates in the Energy sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 248.3%
/ 30%
7.4%
/ 30%
8.4%
/ 30%
2.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 248.3%
/ 33%
7.4%
/ 33%
8.4%
/ 33%
2.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 65.0%
/ 33%
1.9%
/ 33%
2.2%
/ 33%
2.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 248.3%
/ 33%
7.4%
/ 33%
8.4%
/ 33%
2.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 65.0%
/ 33%
1.9%
/ 33%
2.2%
/ 50%
2.39%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.47
P/B Ratio
2.6
EV/EBITDA
9.5
EV: $4.4B
Revenue
$1.3B
Growth: -25.8%
Beta
0.8
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 45.0%
Operating Margin -108.3%
Net Margin -54.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) -80.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) -5.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$134M
Free Cash Flow-$180M
Total Debt$3.1B
Debt-to-Equity579.8
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$4.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$2.87
50-Day MA$2.00
200-Day MA$1.70
Avg Volume25.3M
Beta0.8
52-Week Range
$0.84
$3.01

About Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS)

CEO
Mr. Andrew G. Inglis
Employees
216
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.7B
Currency
USD

Kosmos Energy Ltd., a deepwater exploration and production company, engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties. It has oil and gas production projects in offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, and the Gulf of America. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Kosmos Energy Ltd. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s debt ratio?

Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s debt ratio is 248.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 65.0%.

What are Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s key financial metrics?

Kosmos Energy Ltd. has a market capitalization of $1.7B, and revenue of $1.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 45.0% and a net margin of -54.3%. Return on equity stands at -80.9%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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