VGR vs. KOS

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) and Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS).

Performance

VGR vs. KOS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) and Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

VGR vs. KOS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
VGR Vector Group Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	39.63%	1.92%	11.51%	127.30%	-6.91%	66.05%	-49.30%	11.23%
KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd.	206.37%	-73.47%	-49.03%	5.50%	83.82%	47.23%	-58.06%	44.22%	-40.58%	-2.28%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) VGR : $1.42B KOS : $1.29B
Gross Profit (TTM) VGR : $474.37M KOS : -$2.16M
EBITDA (TTM) VGR : $364.11M KOS : $95.48M

Returns By Period

VGR

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

KOS

• 1D: -6.08%
• 1M: 19.31%
• YTD: 206.37%
• 6M: 67.47%
• 1Y: 21.93%
• 3Y*: -27.97%
• 5Y*: -3.08%
• 10Y*: -6.35%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

VGR vs. KOS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

KOS

KOS Risk / Return Rank: 53
KOS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51
KOS Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
KOS Omega Ratio Rank: 54
KOS Calmar Ratio Rank: 52
KOS Martin Ratio Rank: 51

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

VGR vs. KOS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) and Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	VGR	KOS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	-0.08	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-0.17	—

Correlation

The correlation between VGR and KOS is 0.21, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

VGR vs. KOS - Dividend Comparison

Neither VGR nor KOS has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
VGR Vector Group Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	4.00%	7.09%	6.75%	57.77%	6.87%	11.66%	16.05%	6.98%	6.87%	6.62%
KOS Kosmos Energy Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.92%	3.17%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	VGR	KOS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-97.11%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-63.57%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-89.82%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-94.28%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-84.86%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-64.30%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	32.70%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VGR	KOS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	32.03%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	70.53%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	95.15%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	70.35%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	76.72%	—

Financials