INSW (International Seaways) Days Payable: 1.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Below Median


INSW International Seaways Inc INSW
58 GF Score
Price $87.72
GF Value $49.58
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is International Seaways Days Payable?

International Seaways INSW -2.51% 58 Days Payable is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates INSW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks worse than 98.35% on this metric.

International Seaways's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.7 Mil. International Seaways's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $117.5 Mil. Hence, International Seaways's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Seaways's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

INSW' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 3.13   Max: 5.49
Current: 2.83

During the past 13 years, International Seaways's highest Days Payable was 5.49. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 3.13.

INSW's Days Payable is ranked worse than
98.35% of 849 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 57.95 vs INSW: 2.83

International Seaways's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (4.40) to Mar. 2026 (1.28). It may suggest that International Seaways accelerated paying its suppliers.


International Seaways Days Payable Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for International Seaways's Days Payable 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.

International Seaways Days Payable Chart

International Seaways Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.48 1.59 3.45 4.78 2.81

International Seaways Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.40 0.00 0.00 1.23 1.28

INSW vs STNG, KNTK, SUNC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Days Payable falls into.


INSW
58GF Score
International Seaways Inc INSW
Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

International Seaways Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

International Seaways's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (5.828 + 1.655) / 2 ) / 486.678*365
=3.7415 / 486.678*365
=2.81

International Seaways's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (1.655 + 0) / 1 ) / 117.533*365 / 4
=1.655 / 117.533*365 / 4
=1.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 1.28 mean?
International Seaways (INSW) has a Days Payable of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, International Seaways' Days Payable has ranged from 0.98 to 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #835 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is International Seaways' Days Payable too high?
International Seaways' current Days Payable of 1.28 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 5.49. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Payable is 57.95. International Seaways' value of 1.28 is 97.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #835 out of 849 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Days Payable compare to STNG and KNTK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #835 out of 849 companies for Days Payable. This places International Seaways in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.95. International Seaways' value of 1.28 is 97.8% below this benchmark. Historically, International Seaways' own Days Payable has ranged from 0.98 to 5.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 57.95, International Seaways has consistently been below 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 Days Payable for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Payable among Oil & Gas companies is 57.95, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Days Payable of 1.28 is 97.8% below 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Payable is 57.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Days Payable is 1.28, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 3.13. 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 $49.58, compared to a current price of $87.72 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 1.28, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 97.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 57.95. International Seaways' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Days Payable is 1.28 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 $87.72 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.58. GuruFocus considers International Seaways to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for INSW:

  • Days Payable: 1.28 (59% below median its 10-year median of 3.13)
  • GF Value™: $49.58 vs. price of $87.72 (76.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#835 of 849)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges IS5:Germany
Address 600 Third Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10016
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.
58GF Score

Get the complete analysis for INSW

Days Payable is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$87.72
Price
$49.58
GF Value