International SeawaysMEX:INSWN 58 Operating Margin % is 61.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 27.47. GuruFocus rates MEX:INSWN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN538.34. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 94.32% on this metric.
International Seaways (MEX:INSWN) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
International Seaways Operating Margin % Related Terms
International Seaways Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Operating 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.
MEX:INSWN vs STNG, KNTK, SUNC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Operating Margin % falls into.
International Seaways Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
International Seaways's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:INSWN) has a Operating Margin % of 61.57% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 27.47. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #52 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is International Seaways' Operating Margin % too high?
International Seaways' current Operating Margin % of 61.57% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 27.47. The Oil & Gas industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. International Seaways' value of 61.57% is 797.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #52 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Seaways' Operating Margin % compare to STNG and KNTK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #52 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places International Seaways in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. International Seaways' value of 61.57% is 797.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.47 vs. the industry median of 6.86, 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 Operating Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Operating Margin % of 61.57% is 797.5% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Operating Margin % is 61.57%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 27.47. 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?
International Seaways (MEX:INSWN) has a current Operating Margin % of 61.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN538.34, compared to a current price of MXN977.00 — trading 81.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 61.57%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 27.47 and 797.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 6.86. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (MEX:INSWN), the current Operating Margin % is 61.57% 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 (MEX:INSWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Seaways stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN977.00 is trading 81.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN538.34.
Key valuation signals for MEX:INSWN:
Operating Margin %: 61.57% (124% above median its 10-year median of 27.47)
GF Value™: MXN538.34 vs. price of MXN977.00 (81.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 797.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#52 of 916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:INSWN 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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