International SeawaysINSW -2.51%58 Interest Coverage is 21.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 196% above its 10-year median of 7.17. 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 728 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 66.35% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. International Seaways's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $200.4 Mil. International Seaways's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.4 Mil.
International Seaways's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.24.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Seaways's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
INSW'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 7.17 Max: 11.41
Current: 11.41
INSW's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 66.35% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.885
vs INSW: 11.41
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
International Seaways Interest Coverage Related Terms
International Seaways Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
INSW vs STNG, KNTK, SUNC: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Interest Coverage falls into.
International Seaways Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 21.24 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 196% above median its historical median of 7.17. Over the past decade, International Seaways' Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.84 to 11.41. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #245 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is International Seaways' Interest Coverage too high?
International Seaways' current Interest Coverage of 21.24 is 196% above median its 10-year median of 7.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 11.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. International Seaways' value of 21.24 is 260.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #245 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Interest Coverage compare to STNG and KNTK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #245 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This puts International Seaways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.89. International Seaways' value of 21.24 is 260.9% above this benchmark. Historically, International Seaways' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.84 to 11.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.17 vs. the industry median of 5.89, 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 Interest Coverage for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.89, based on 728 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Interest Coverage of 21.24 is 260.9% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Interest Coverage is 21.24, which is 196% above median its own 10-year median of 7.17. 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 Interest Coverage is 21.24, which is 196% above median its 10-year median of 7.17 and 260.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.89. 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Interest Coverage is 21.24 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:
Interest Coverage: 21.24 (196% above median its 10-year median of 7.17)
GF Value™: $49.58 vs. price of $87.72 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 260.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 728)
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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