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.
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.
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).
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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FRED Regime × Technicals: 82% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 53.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-6 pts vs max)
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.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
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).
International Seaways Inc. (INSW) slipped -1.45% to $111.95, trading at 82% of its 52-week range ($46.09 – $126.27). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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INSW gears up for Q3 earnings, with sharply higher profit and revenue estimates as strong tanker rates may offset fuel costs and demand uncertainty.
Rising freight rates, longer shipping routes and improving demand are boosting the shipping industry, putting International Seaways, ZIM and KNOT Offshore in focus.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -11.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on INSW today. View full Setup Ledger →
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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 → |
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 |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why INSW Stock slipped -1.45% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 11% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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:
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.
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.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $843.3M | $345.4M | $309.3M | N/A | $342.1M | $116.9M | $541.3M |
| FY 2024 | $951.6M | $455.2M | $416.7M | N/A | $504.3M | $157.5M | $638.4M |
| FY 2023 | $1071.8M | $615.4M | $556.5M | N/A | $640.2M | N/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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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