International SeawaysINSW -0.39%64 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates INSW with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 64.12% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Seaways's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
INSW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.54 Max: 0.98
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of International Seaways was 0.98. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.54.
INSW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 64.12% of 797
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs INSW: 0.28
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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International Seaways Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
International Seaways Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Debt-to-Equity 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.
INSW vs KNTK, STNG, SUNC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, International Seaways' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #286 out of 797 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is International Seaways' Debt-to-Equity too high?
International Seaways' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.98. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. International Seaways' value of 0.28 is 39.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #286 out of 797 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Seaways has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Seaways' Debt-to-Equity compare to KNTK and STNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #286 out of 797 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts International Seaways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. International Seaways' value of 0.28 is 39.1% below this benchmark. Historically, International Seaways' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.28 to 0.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.46, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Oil & Gas companies is 0.46, based on 797 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 39.1% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. 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 $50.10, compared to a current price of $84.93 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 39.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.46. International Seaways' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 $84.93 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.10.
GuruFocus considers International Seaways to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for INSW:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
GF Value™: $50.10 vs. price of $84.93 (69.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#286 of 797)
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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