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International Seaways Inc. (INSW) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$111.95 -1.45% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $111.93

International Seaways Inc. (INSW) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate) →
ROARABLE B+ • BUY Cap $5.81B
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As of 2026-11-02, International Seaways Inc. (NYSE: INSW) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $111.95 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $5.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 19/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, INSW ranks #30 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), INSW carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.2%. By comparison, CMBT (CMB.TECH NV) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.44B) and MATX (Matson Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 15.3x, ROIC 13.5%, cap $6.79B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MATX leads on earnings multiple (15.3x) while MATX leads on capital efficiency (13.5% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for INSW?
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Per INSW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001679049), International Seaways Inc. generated $843.3M in revenue (-11.4% YoY), $309.3M in net income, and $342.1M in free cash flow against $2.67B in total assets and $541.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $111.93 (-0.02%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 40.6% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 79/100 (B+) historically ranked in the Top 9% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.0% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk A-
Cash (15)Whales (14)SEC (15)Macro (19)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+9.5% Base Target
$145 Bull$123 Base$92 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for INSW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (79/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY INSW SCORES 79/100 (B+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+19/20 pts (24% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 82% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 53.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning14/20 pts (-6 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-6 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
87
Grade A$125.04-16.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
84
Grade A$104.76+6.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
82
Grade A$111.41+0.5% Next Q
Current
79
Grade B+$111.95+8.1% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: A (87) → B+ (79)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the INSW Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 79/100 (B+) score, INSW faces multiple-compression risk if 18.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($109.06) or 200D SMA ($86.35) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($122.53) toward Bear Floor ($91.80).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
53.330 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
6.52>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE82% OF RANGE
L: $46$111.95H: $126
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (steady margins and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: BRQD 30 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: A-RQD 34 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on INSW

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (75)

11.2% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 5.89% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 6.52 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (82)

30/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 19/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like INSW
  • ✓Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
  • ✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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INSW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +31.88%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $111.7H $113.6L $111.7C $112.0VOL 570.5K
RES: $132.6SUP: $104.1SMA50: $109.1SMA200: $86.35
$131.2$110.7$90.29$69.83$49.37RES $132.6SUP $104.1$112.02026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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INSW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
12.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -11.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #30 of 1011 ⚔️ CMBT vs INSW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (INSW vs. CMBT, MATX, STNG, GLNG)

Industry: Marine Transportation (67 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, International Seaways Inc. (INSW) ranks #30 by composite RQD confidence (79/100, grade B+) and #243 by equity capitalization ($5.81B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MATX leads on earnings valuation at 15.3x trailing P/E, while MATX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.5% ROIC and — gross margin. INSW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 79/100 (B+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
INSW ACTIVE
International Seaways Inc.
B+ 79/100 18.8x — 11.2% -1.45% $5.81B Benchmark Subject
CMBT
CMB.TECH NV
D+ 58/100 — — — -1.76% $5.44B /cmbt-vs-insw →
MATX
Matson Inc.
B- 71/100 15.3x — 13.5% -1.38% $6.79B /matx-vs-insw →
STNG
Scorpio Tankers Inc.
B 72/100 32.8x — 9.9% -2.60% $4.92B /stng-vs-insw →
GLNG
Golar Lng Ltd
D 44/100 72.3x — 2.5% -1.07% $4.75B /glng-vs-insw →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001679049

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), International Seaways Inc. (INSW) reported GAAP revenue of $843.3M (-11.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $951.6M , and -21.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $309.3M, operating cash flow of $380.1M, and free cash flow of $342.1M (-32.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, INSW closed FY2025 with $2.67B in total assets against $541.3M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 6.52, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $843.3M $309.3M $380.1M $342.1M $2.67B $541.3M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $951.6M $416.7M $547.1M $504.3M $2.64B $638.4M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.07B $556.5M $688.4M $640.2M $3.20B $747.9M

3. INSW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is INSW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, International Seaways Inc. (NYSE: INSW) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 79/100 at a spot price of $111.95 (-1.45% 1D, market cap $5.81B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 19/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, INSW ranks #30 in composite RQD confidence.

How does INSW compare to CMBT and MATX in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), INSW carries a Roarable B+ (79/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.2%. By comparison, CMBT (CMB.TECH NV) holds a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $5.44B) and MATX (Matson Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 15.3x, ROIC 13.5%, cap $6.79B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MATX leads on earnings multiple (15.3x) while MATX leads on capital efficiency (13.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for INSW?

Per INSW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001679049), International Seaways Inc. generated $843.3M in revenue (-11.4% YoY), $309.3M in net income, and $342.1M in free cash flow against $2.67B in total assets and $541.3M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is INSW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

INSW last traded at $111.95 (-1.45% on volume of 583,656 shares), positioning the stock +2.65% above its 50-day simple moving average ($109.06) and +29.65% above its 200-day simple moving average ($86.35). Across its 52-week range of $46.09 to $126.27, INSW sits at the 82.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($101.54 to $122.36).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell INSW stock right now?

International Seaways Inc. (INSW) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy — BUY) with 79/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is INSW's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

INSW's 12-month base price target is $122.53 (range $91.8 to $144.59), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Direct Sub-Reports: INSW RQD Cockpit INSW 12M Forecast INSW Earnings & Move INSW Dividends & DRIP INSW Insiders & 13F INSW Whale Options INSW Profit Sankey INSW News & Why
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INSW — International Seaways Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:19:42Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, INSW scores 79 out of 100 with a letter grade of B+, labeled "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 11.2% and an FCF yield of 5.89%. For an investor, this indicates the business converts capital into cash at a reasonable rate, though the score is below the maximum, suggesting room for the cash engine to be judged stronger or weaker depending on the cycle.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 14 / 20. The RQD rating describes this pillar as reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is the lowest of the five, indicating institutional signal is present but less pronounced than other pillars.
  • Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score suggests insider and disclosed-trade activity is a relative strength, though the underlying trade-level detail is not included in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 19 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the highest pillar and references Beta of 0.99 and sector sensitivity. For an investor, a beta near 1.0 means the stock has historically moved roughly in line with the broader market, and this pillar's high score indicates favorable alignment with the current macro regime as modeled by the rating.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar cites Altman Z of 6.52, Piotroski F of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.27. These figures point to a financially sound balance sheet, consistent with the score.

Taken together, the rating points to strong balance-sheet and macro-fit characteristics, with institutional flow as the weakest contributor. Valuation tradeoffs are visible in the market data: the stock trades at 18.8x trailing earnings and 16.5x EV/EBITDA, and has moved from a 52-week low of $46.09 to a high of $126.27, with the current price of $113.6 near the upper end of that range. A prospective investor should weigh the rating's upside drivers against the valuation already reflected in the price and the recent rapid appreciation referenced in the news wire.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$113.6$5.81B18.817.516.56.052.49%0.99$46.09 - $126.2711.2%

Business

International Seaways Inc. (INSW) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Marine Transportation industry, per the profile. Not available in source data for product detail, customer base, or revenue model beyond the reported financial figures. The source data does not describe the specific vessels, cargo types, or contract structures the company uses to generate revenue.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$843.3M$345.4M$309.3MN/A$342.1M$116.9M$541.3M
FY 2024$951.6M$455.2M$416.7MN/A$504.3M$157.5M$638.4M
FY 2023$1071.8M$615.4M$556.5MN/A$640.2MN/A$747.9M

Per the SEC financials, revenue, operating income, net income, free cash flow, and debt declined across the three reported fiscal years, from $1071.8M revenue in FY 2023 to $843.3M in FY 2025. Per the market data, operating margin is 41%, net margin is 36.7%, and gross margin is 0%. ROIC is 11.2%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 6.52 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.27. Cash is not available in source data for FY 2023.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the news wire, six items reference INSW with a "YELLOW" signal light. The headlines describe general market coverage, including a report that the stock hit an all-time high at 120.62 USD, commentary on the rapid rise in its share price, and a report of an agreement for a $370 million deal adding four VLCCs. Risk watch items are not specified in the source data. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are present.

Open Questions

  • What is the specific effect of the reported $370 million VLCC acquisition on future revenue and fleet capacity, given that FY 2025 revenue declined?
  • What drove the decline in revenue and operating income from FY 2023 through FY 2025, and is the trend expected to stabilize?
  • What are the cash balances for FY 2023, and how do they compare with current debt obligations?
  • Which institutional holders, insiders, or Congressional traders underlie the flow pillars, and what are the directions and sizes of those trades?
  • What are the company's contract structures and customer concentration within marine transportation?

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INSW Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $111.95?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is INSW (B+ • RQD 79/100) a Buy at $113.60?

Welcome to the INSW (International Seaways Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 79/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Marine Transportation. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $88.61 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $113.60

Pump the brakes on INSW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on INSW, but look at what you are paying: 18.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless International Seaways Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $142.00 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $113.60

INSW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on INSW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Marine Transportation and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $113.60 (52-wk range $46.09 - $126.27), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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