International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
International Seaways Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
International Seaways Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
International Seaways Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.74
29.50
3.62
8.78
4.45
3.39
4.73
4.55
8.88
International Seaways Quarterly Data
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-12
2019-03
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.22
24.94
14.06
12.74
29.50
38.91
3.62
7.28
3.79
7.89
8.78
9.95
5.23
4.45
14.81
5.24
4.91
3.39
3.42
3.63
4.49
4.73
5.06
5.07
4.84
4.55
6.27
7.94
8.74
8.88
12.61
INSW vs KNTK, STNG, SUNC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
International Seaways Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
International Seaways (INSW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.13 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #118 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is International Seaways' Forward PE Ratio too high?
International Seaways' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.13. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.63. International Seaways' value of 6.13 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #118 out of 542 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 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Seaways' Forward PE Ratio compare to KNTK and STNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #118 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places International Seaways in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.63. International Seaways' value of 6.13 is 42.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.63, based on 542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.13 is 42.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.13. 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 $49.64, compared to a current price of $76.59 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.13 and 42.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.63. International Seaways' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.13 as of Jun. 30, 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 $76.59 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.64.
GuruFocus considers International Seaways to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for INSW:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.13
GF Value™: $49.64 vs. price of $76.59 (54.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#118 of 542)
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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