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Kistos PLC
(LSE:KIST)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
324.00 p
▲(15.71% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/10/26
The score is held back primarily by elevated leverage and ongoing losses despite strong EBITDA and improving cash flow. Technicals are supportive with an uptrend, but overbought signals raise near-term risk. Valuation is also constrained by a negative P/E and lack of dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Improving cash generation
Improving operating cash flow and the return to positive free cash flow strengthen the company’s ability to fund field activity and meet obligations internally. Although conversion is uneven, better cash generation provides a more durable support for operations than reported earnings alone.
Negative Factors
Very elevated leverage
The sharp increase in debt relative to equity has materially reduced financial flexibility and raises the company’s exposure to refinancing, interest and operating pressures. High leverage can constrain investment choices and make it harder to withstand weaker earnings or commodity conditions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving cash generation
Improving operating cash flow and the return to positive free cash flow strengthen the company’s ability to fund field activity and meet obligations internally. Although conversion is uneven, better cash generation provides a more durable support for operations than reported earnings alone.
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Kistos PLC (KIST) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£268.05M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)207.52K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.43
Revenue Growth-4.86%
EPS Growth95.89%
CountryUK
Employees53
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding83,117,645
10 Day Avg. Volume312,556
30 Day Avg. Volume207,519
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.96
Price to Book (P/B)3.99
Price to Sales (P/S)0.79
P/FCF Ratio8.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£342.50Price Target Upside22.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)£493.57M
Kistos PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kistos plc is an energy company specializing in the production of natural gas, known for its commitment to low carbon intensity operations. The company's primary asset is a significant 60% stake in the Q10-A gas field, located within the Dutch sec...
How the Company Makes Money
Kistos makes money primarily by producing and selling hydrocarbons (natural gas, crude oil, and associated liquids) from the upstream assets in which it holds working interests. Revenue is generated from its share of production volumes sold to mar...
Kistos PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
24
Negative
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 217.41M | 221.51M | 222.83M | 411.51M | 91.64M |
| Gross Profit | 7.92M | 116.95M | 144.41M | 388.58M | 71.66M |
| EBITDA | 92.81M | 38.37M | 90.14M | 374.37M | 76.08M |
| Net Income | -1.86M | -52.00M | -24.68M | 25.96M | -41.01M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 912.15M | 819.75M | 816.46M | 613.68M | 357.42M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 164.71M | 113.75M | 194.43M | 211.96M | 77.27M |
| Total Debt | 281.63M | 253.56M | 216.63M | 82.01M | 145.16M |
| Total Liabilities | 869.23M | 782.99M | 734.50M | 510.97M | 286.85M |
| Stockholders Equity | 42.92M | 36.76M | 81.95M | 102.71M | 70.57M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 20.32M | -40.30M | 83.84M | 271.02M | 21.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 144.41M | 103.51M | 203.16M | 290.47M | 41.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -131.74M | -196.27M | -138.66M | -66.77M | -123.36M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 133.75K | -9.01M | -104.50M | -83.82M | 160.98M |
Kistos PLC Technical Analysis
Positive
280.00
Price Trends
279.43
Positive
276.40
Positive
250.33
Positive
Market Momentum
11.30
Negative
73.92
Negative
81.31
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:KIST, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 280 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 292.18, above the 50-day MA of 279.43, and above the 200-day MA of 250.33, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 11.30 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 73.92 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 81.31 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:KIST.
Kistos PLC Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | £99.71M | 3.05 | 11.43% | ― | ― | ― | |
70 Outperform | £270.79M | 19.53 | 5.30% | 66.67% | -11.74% | ― | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
63 Neutral | £510.87M | 5.04 | 27.37% | 2.97% | 3.33% | ― | |
56 Neutral | £158.59M | -7.82 | -7.79% | 10.50% | -38.72% | 52.39% | |
53 Neutral | £204.35M | -1.85 | 177.32% | 239.14% | -8.99% | -826.33% | |
51 Neutral | £268.05M | -216.37 | -6.64% | ― | -4.86% | 95.89% |
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Kistos PLC Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Kistos Secures Omani Blocks as It Enters MENA and Doubles Reserves
Positive
Sep 7, 2026
Kistos Holdings plc has secured a Royal Decree from the Sultanate of Oman confirming legal ownership of onshore Blocks 3 and 4, a milestone that completes a major phase of its entry into the MENA region. Formal completion of the sale and purchase ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Kistos boosts reserves, cash and Oman expansion in H1 2026 update
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Kistos reported pro forma H1 2026 production of 20,500 boepd and reaffirmed full-year guidance of 19,000–21,000 boepd, underpinned by strong operational uptime and planned shutdowns at key offshore facilities. The company’s pro forma 2...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
Kistos Shareholders Back Full Slate of AGM Resolutions, Bolstering Capital Flexibility
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
Kistos Holdings plc, traded on AIM as KIST, is an energy company focused on upstream oil and gas assets primarily in European basins, including the North Sea. The group pursues value through acquisitions and field development, supported by a board...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Kistos Sets Virtual AGM for 23 July 2026
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
Kistos Holdings plc has called its Annual General Meeting for 23 July 2026 at 2:00 p.m., which will be conducted as a virtual event. The notice of meeting and proxy form have been distributed to shareholders and are available on the company’...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Kistos hails transformational year as Balder first oil and Oman deal lift reserves and growth outlook
Positive
Jun 26, 2026
Kistos reported that 2025 was a transformational year, with first oil from the Balder Future project via the Jotun FPSO and expansion into onshore assets in Oman, lifting proforma average production to 18,470 boepd and proforma 2P reserves to 48.8...
Business Operations and Strategy
Kistos gains boost as Balder Next project advances with new North Sea wells
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
Kistos has strengthened its position in Norway’s offshore energy sector as partner to Vår Energi on the Balder Next New Wells project in the North Sea, where a final investment decision has been taken on seven new production wells tied ...
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