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INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC (INSW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:INSW - MHY410531021 - Common Stock

59.32 USD
-0.34 (-0.57%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 8:04:00 PM
60.48 USD
+1.16 (+1.96%)
After Hours: 1/29/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall INSW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated INSW against 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While INSW belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. INSW has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year INSW was profitable.
  • In the past year INSW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years INSW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years INSW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
INSW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFINSW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • INSW has a Return On Assets of 7.80%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INSW outperforms 80.68% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.25%, INSW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • INSW has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.29%. This is in the better half of the industry: INSW outperforms 65.70% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for INSW is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.29%) for INSW is well below the 3 year average (15.75%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that INSW had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.8%
ROE 11.25%
ROIC 7.29%
ROA(3y)17.56%
ROA(5y)9.33%
ROE(3y)26.97%
ROE(5y)13.79%
ROIC(3y)15.75%
ROIC(5y)N/A
INSW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICINSW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.24%, INSW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • INSW has a Operating Margin of 29.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: INSW outperforms 71.98% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of INSW has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.56%, INSW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • INSW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.36%
PM (TTM) 28.24%
GM 59.56%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y46.39%
GM growth 5Y5.85%
INSW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsINSW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • INSW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for INSW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for INSW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for INSW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
INSW Yearly Shares OutstandingINSW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
INSW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsINSW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • INSW has an Altman-Z score of 2.94. This is not the best score and indicates that INSW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • INSW has a Altman-Z score of 2.94. This is in the better half of the industry: INSW outperforms 78.74% of its industry peers.
  • INSW has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.45. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as INSW would need 10.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.45, INSW is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • INSW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • INSW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. INSW outperforms 65.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF 10.45
Altman-Z 2.94
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.55%
INSW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFINSW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.75 indicates that INSW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of INSW (1.75) is better than 71.98% of its industry peers.
  • INSW has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that INSW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • INSW's Quick ratio of 1.75 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. INSW outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.75
INSW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesINSW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for INSW have decreased strongly by -57.19% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, INSW shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 68.58% on average per year.
  • INSW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -23.59%.
  • INSW shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.05% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y68.58%
EPS Q2Q%-26.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.59%
Revenue growth 3Y51.72%
Revenue growth 5Y21.05%
Sales Q2Q%-12.79%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -25.31% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-35.49%
EPS Next 2Y-20.04%
EPS Next 3Y-25.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.44%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
INSW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesINSW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
INSW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesINSW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • INSW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.33.
  • INSW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of INSW to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.39), we can say INSW is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.96 indicates a reasonable valuation of INSW.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of INSW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: INSW is cheaper than 71.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • INSW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.33
Fwd PE 11.96
INSW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsINSW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • INSW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of INSW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.66
EV/EBITDA 8.58
INSW Per share dataINSW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of INSW may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • INSW's earnings are expected to decrease with -25.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y-20.04%
EPS Next 3Y-25.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • INSW has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
  • INSW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.73.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.85, INSW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%

5.2 History

  • INSW has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
INSW Yearly Dividends per shareINSW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 74.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by INSW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP74.1%
EPS Next 2Y-20.04%
EPS Next 3Y-25.31%
INSW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendINSW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M
INSW Dividend Payout.INSW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.INSW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC / INSW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for INSW stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to INSW.


Can you provide the valuation status for INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC (INSW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of INSW stock?

INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC (INSW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC (INSW) is 15.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.


Is the dividend of INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS INC (INSW) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.1%.