INSW
BULLISH
$81.88
Live
International Seaways, Inc. · NYSE
Target $82.5
(+0.8%)
$33.5
52W Range
$82.95
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$4.05B
P/E
13.14
ROE
16.0%
Profit margin
36.7%
Debt/Equity
0.29
Dividend yield
5.35%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
The company presents a stable deterministic health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a valuation that remains attractive despite a recent massive price surge. While the technical trend is currently bearish (10/100), the fundamental data is exceptional, featuring a P/E of 13.14 against a sector average of 31.09 and explosive YoY earnings growth of 254.40%. Superior profitability margins and a very low debt-to-equity ratio (0.29) provide a significant safety margin. The stock is currently trading slightly above its Graham Number ($75.71) but well below its growth-based intrinsic value ($183.79).
Key Strengths
Exceptional profitability with a 36.67% profit margin, vastly outperforming the sector average of 5.32%
Explosive earnings growth (254.40% YoY) and consistent quarterly beats
Strong balance sheet characterized by low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.29) and high liquidity (Current Ratio 3.71)
Attractive valuation relative to peers (P/E 13.14 vs Sector Avg 31.09)
Sustainable and attractive dividend yield of 5.35% with a conservative payout ratio of 47.03%
Key Risks
Strongly bearish technical trend (10/100) suggesting a potential short-term price correction
Low insider sentiment (40/100) indicating potential profit-taking by executives
High exposure to the cyclical and volatile nature of the bulk shipping industry
Regulatory and environmental compliance risks as noted in the 10-K filing
Dependence on global trade volumes and geopolitical stability
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$125.5
+53.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
84
Excellent
88
95
92
65
80
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value with Technical Headwinds
Key drivers: Extreme earnings growth, Sector-leading margins, Low valuation relative to growth
Confidence
90%
Value
88/100
P/E 13.14, Graham Number $75.71
Positives
- P/E significantly below sector average
- Trading near Graham Number
Watchpoints
- Price has risen rapidly, reducing the margin of safety
Future
95/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 254.4% YoY Earnings Growth
- 37.6% Revenue Growth
Watchpoints
- Cyclical industry risk
Past
92/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 633.2% 5-year price appreciation
- Consistent earnings surprise track record
Watchpoints
- Historical volatility in EPS
Health
65/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.29)
- High Current Ratio (3.71)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)
Dividend
80/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High yield (5.35%)
- Healthy payout ratio (47.03%)
Watchpoints
- Lack of long-term average yield data
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$81.88
Analyst Target
$82.5
Upside/Downside
+0.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for INSW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INSW
International Seaways, Inc.
Primary
|
+633.2% | +186.0% | +162.5% | +73.0% | +15.4% | +7.8% |
|
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+95.1% | +0.2% | +89.6% | +79.7% | -1.5% | +6.9% |
|
CSAN
Cosan S.A.
Peer
|
-72.4% | -63.5% | -25.9% | -7.5% | -1.9% | -2.6% |
|
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Peer
|
+74.9% | +33.3% | +103.8% | +54.8% | +6.9% | +14.8% |
|
CRGY
Crescent Energy Company
Peer
|
-8.5% | +29.9% | +57.3% | +55.5% | -5.6% | +7.8% |
INS
International Seaways, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+633.2%
3Y
+186.0%
1Y
+162.5%
6M
+73.0%
1M
+15.4%
1W
+7.8%
PTE
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.1%
3Y
+0.2%
1Y
+89.6%
6M
+79.7%
1M
-1.5%
1W
+6.9%
CSA
Cosan S.A.
Peer
5Y
-72.4%
3Y
-63.5%
1Y
-25.9%
6M
-7.5%
1M
-1.9%
1W
-2.6%
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+74.9%
3Y
+33.3%
1Y
+103.8%
6M
+54.8%
1M
+6.9%
1W
+14.8%
CRG
Crescent Energy Company
Peer
5Y
-8.5%
3Y
+29.9%
1Y
+57.3%
6M
+55.5%
1M
-5.6%
1W
+7.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
13.14
Forward P/E
14.52
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.0
P/S Ratio
4.8
EV/Revenue
5.28
EV/EBITDA
10.75
Market Cap
$4.05B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
36.67%
Operating Margin
48.09%
Gross Margin
61.69%
ROE
15.96%
ROA
7.11%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+37.6%
Earnings Growth
+254.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+37.65%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+255.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.29
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.71
Strong
Quick Ratio
3.63
Excellent
Cash/Share
$3.39
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
54.3%
Op. Margin
49.4%
Net Margin
47.6%
Total Assets
$2.7B
Liabilities
$0.6B
Equity
$2.0B
Debt/Equity
0.32x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-5%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-26
$2.45
+24.3% surprise
2025-11-06
$1.15
+22.3% surprise
2025-08-06
$1.02
+13.1% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing INSW against 113 companies in the Energy sector
(11 bullish, 37 neutral, 65 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.14
This Stock
vs
31.31
Sector Avg
-58.0%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.96%
This Stock
vs
3.03%
Sector Avg
+426.5%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
36.67%
This Stock
vs
5.63%
Sector Avg
+551.2%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.29
This Stock
vs
1.3
Sector Avg
-78.1%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
37.6%
This Stock
vs
20.28%
Sector Avg
+85.4%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
3.71
This Stock
vs
2.14
Sector Avg
+73.5%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INSW
International Seaways, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $4.05B | 13.14 | 16.0% | 36.7% | $81.88 | |
|
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.01B | - | -2.8% | -1.9% | $10.56 | Compare |
|
CSAN
Cosan S.A.
|
BEARISH | $4.0B | - | -29.0% | -24.1% | $4.08 | Compare |
|
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.93B | - | -11.0% | -7.7% | $38.66 | Compare |
|
CRGY
Crescent Energy Company
|
NEUTRAL | $4.17B | 23.57 | 3.5% | 3.7% | $12.73 | Compare |
INSW
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BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$4.0B
P/E
13.1
ROE
16.0%
Price
$81.88
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
8-K
10-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
6 analysts
Jefferies
2026-04-24
Buy
BTIG
2026-04-22
Buy
Buy
Deutsche Bank
2026-03-09
Buy
Buy
BTIG
2026-02-26
Buy
Buy
BTIG
2026-02-04
Buy
Buy
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