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International SeawaysINSW -1.05%58 Cash-to-Debt is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 170% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates INSW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 53.1% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. International Seaways's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.62.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, International Seawayscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Seaways's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
INSW'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.62
Current: 0.62
During the past 13 years, International Seaways's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.62. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.23.
INSW's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 53.1% of 985
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs INSW: 0.62
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
International Seaways Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
International Seaways Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
International Seaways Cash-to-Debt vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
International Seaways (INSW) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. This is 170% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, International Seaways' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #462 out of 985 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is International Seaways' Cash-to-Debt too high?
International Seaways' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.62 is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.62. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. International Seaways' value of 0.62 is 21.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #462 out of 985 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Seaways has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Seaways' Cash-to-Debt compare to GLNG and STNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #462 out of 985 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts International Seaways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51. International Seaways' value of 0.62 is 21.6% above this benchmark. Historically, International Seaways' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.51, International Seaways has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Oil & Gas companies is 0.51, based on 985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.62 is 21.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.62, which is 170% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Seaways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Seaways (INSW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.59, compared to a current price of $92.23 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.62, which is 170% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 21.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.51. International Seaways' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is International Seaways (INSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Seaways stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.23 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.59.
GuruFocus considers International Seaways to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for INSW:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.62 (170% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $51.59 vs. price of $92.23 (78.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#462 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Seaways Inc owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels engaged in the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. The company's vessel operations are organized into two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. Its fleet consists of ULCC, VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, and Panamax crude tankers, as well as LR1, LR2, and MR product carriers.
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