The historical rank and industry rank for International Seaways's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
INSW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.81 Med: -0.77 Max: 55.35
Current: 55.35
INSW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.2% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs INSW: 55.35
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
International Seaways Pretax Margin % Related Terms
International Seaways Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for International Seaways's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 87.92% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #44 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is International Seaways' Pretax Margin % too high?
International Seaways' current Pretax Margin % is 87.92%. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. International Seaways' value of 87.92% is 1602.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #44 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' Pretax Margin % compare to STNG and KNTK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #44 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places International Seaways in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. International Seaways' value of 87.92% is 1602.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current Pretax Margin % of 87.92% is 1602.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current Pretax Margin % is 87.92%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 87.92% and 1602.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current Pretax Margin % is 87.92% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 87.92%
GF Value™: $49.58 vs. price of $87.72 (76.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1602.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#44 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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