International SeawaysINSW -2.51%58 EBITDA Margin % is 103.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 221% above its 10-year median of 32.13. 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 916 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 94.1% on this metric.
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
International Seaways EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
International Seaways EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's EBITDA Margin % 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 STNG, KNTK, SUNC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 103.28% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 221% above median its historical median of 32.13. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #54 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is International Seaways' EBITDA Margin % too high?
International Seaways' current EBITDA Margin % of 103.28% is 221% above median its 10-year median of 32.13. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. International Seaways' value of 103.28% is 648.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #54 out of 916 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to STNG and KNTK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #54 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places International Seaways in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. International Seaways' value of 103.28% is 648.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.13 vs. the industry median of 13.80, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.80, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current EBITDA Margin % of 103.28% is 648.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current EBITDA Margin % is 103.28%, which is 221% above median its own 10-year median of 32.13. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 103.28%, which is 221% above median its 10-year median of 32.13 and 648.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current EBITDA Margin % is 103.28% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 103.28% (221% above median its 10-year median of 32.13)
GF Value™: $49.58 vs. price of $87.72 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 648.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#54 of 916)
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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