International SeawaysINSW -2.14%64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 135.05 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 212% above its 10-year median of 43.23. GuruFocus rates INSW with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Oil & Gas companies, International Seaways ranks better than 99.01% on this metric.
International Seaways's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 135.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Seaways's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
INSW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.18 Med: 43.23 Max: 480.85
Current: 135.05
During the past 13 years, International Seaways's highest Yield on Cost was 480.85. The lowest was 6.18. And the median was 43.23.
INSW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 99.01% of 504
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.235
vs INSW: 135.05
International Seaways (NYSE:INSW) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
International Seaways 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
INSW vs KNTK, STNG, SUNC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, International Seaways's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, International Seaways's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Seaways's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
International Seaways 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 135.05 mean?
International Seaways (INSW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 135.05 as of Jun. 30, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. This is 212% above median its historical median of 43.23. Over the past decade, International Seaways' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.18 to 480.85. According to the industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #5 out of 504 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is International Seaways' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
International Seaways' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 135.05 is 212% above median its 10-year median of 43.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.18 to a high of 480.85. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. International Seaways' value of 135.05 is 2479.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #5 out of 504 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KNTK and STNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, International Seaways ranks #5 out of 504 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places International Seaways in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. International Seaways' value of 135.05 is 2479.8% above this benchmark. Historically, International Seaways' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.18 to 480.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.23 vs. the industry median of 5.24, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.24, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Seaways's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 135.05 is 2479.8% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on International Seaways and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Seaways's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 135.05, which is 212% above median its own 10-year median of 43.23. 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 $77.81 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 135.05, which is 212% above median its 10-year median of 43.23 and 2479.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.24. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Seaways (INSW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 135.05 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 $77.81 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.64.
GuruFocus considers International Seaways to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for INSW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 135.05 (212% above median its 10-year median of 43.23)
GF Value™: $49.64 vs. price of $77.81 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2479.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#5 of 504)
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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