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International SeawaysINSW -2.79%58 Days Sales Outstanding is 5.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates INSW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 892 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 97.31% on this metric.
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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International Seaways Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding Chart
INSW vs GLNG, STNG, SUNC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
International Seaways Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 5.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 7.10. Over the past decade, International Seaways' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.72 to 103.15. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #24 out of 892 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is International Seaways' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
International Seaways' current Days Sales Outstanding of 5.38 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 7.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.72 to a high of 103.15. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.54. International Seaways' value of 5.38 is 88.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #24 out of 892 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Sales Outstanding compare to GLNG and STNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #24 out of 892 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places International Seaways in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.54. International Seaways' value of 5.38 is 88.2% below this benchmark. Historically, International Seaways' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.72 to 103.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 45.54, 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 Sales Outstanding for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Oil & Gas companies is 45.54, based on 892 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Days Sales Outstanding of 5.38 is 88.2% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Days Sales Outstanding is 5.38, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 7.10. 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 $51.46, compared to a current price of $92.57 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 5.38, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 88.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.54. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 5.38 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 $92.57 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.46.
GuruFocus considers International Seaways to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for INSW:
Days Sales Outstanding: 5.38 (24% below median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: $51.46 vs. price of $92.57 (79.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#24 of 892)
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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