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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#411
Positioning
Market Dominance
Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services
Transportation
$2.3B
Lois K. Zabrocky
International Seaways, Inc. owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. It operates in two segments, Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated 83 vessels, which include 12 chartered-in vessels.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UGP ULTRAPAR HOLDINGS INC | 79 | 90 | 95 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. | 78 | 94 | 97 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$DHT DHT Holdings, Inc. | 75 | 84 | 88 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc. | 75 | 86 | 95 | 74 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NAT NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS Ltd | 75 | 82 | 88 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMX AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV/ | 74 | 86 | 81 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PAC Pacific Airport Group | 73 | 94 | 80 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GSL Global Ship Lease, Inc. | 73 | 82 | 94 | 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRMD TORM plc | 73 | 86 | 94 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$VIV TELEFONICA BRASIL S.A. | 73 | 82 | 90 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$INSW International Seaways, Inc. | 63 | 55 | 69 | 84 | 12.2x | 13.4x | 14.1% | 9.8% | 100.0% | 38.2% | 33.8% | -23.7% | 7.1% | 41.0x | $2.3B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 16.9x | 6.1x | 11.9% | 3.2% | 52.6% | 14.8% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3x | - | REF |
International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 63.2/100. It ranks #411 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for INSW.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 55 | 62 | -7DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 84 | 93 | -9DRAG |
| VALUATION | 69 | 76 | -7DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 34 | 44 | -10DRAG |
| STABILITY | 53 | 55 | -2NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 62 | 72 | -10DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 20.7% vs WACC 8.1% (spread +12.6%)
GM 100% vs sector 53%, OM 38% vs sector 15%
Capital turnover 0.52x
Rev growth -24%, 8yr history
Interest coverage 8.2x, Net debt/EBITDA 4.8x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) as a Hold with a composite score of 63.2/100 at a current price of $69.74. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
International Seaways, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 63.2/100 places it at rank #411 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -24% and momentum in the 84th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 100% signal strong pricing power.
Value factor score of 69 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
International Seaways, Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns International Seaways, Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 63.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #411 of 7,333 stocks, INSW presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 55/100, INSW shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 14.1% (sector avg: 11.9%), gross margins of 100.0% (sector avg: 52.6%), net margins of 33.8% (sector avg: 7.7%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
INSW's value score of 69/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 12.19x, an EV/EBITDA of 13.38x, a P/B ratio of 1.72x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
International Seaways, Inc.'s investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -23.7% vs. a sector average of 4.2% and a return on assets of 9.8% (sector: 3.2%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
INSW shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 84/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at -23.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.64 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
With a stability score of 53/100, INSW exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.00x (sector avg: 1.3x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
INSW carries a short interest score of 62/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 41.00x). At $2.3B market cap (mid-cap), International Seaways, Inc. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
International Seaways, Inc. offers an attractive dividend yield of 7.1%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 1.4%. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
International Seaways, Inc. is a mid-cap company in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #411 of 7,333 overall (94th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 14.1% exceeding the 11.9% sector median and operating margins of 38.2% above the 14.8% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services peers.
While INSW currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Momentum (84) vs Investment (34) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 119% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 19% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 90% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081

About International Seaways International Seaways, Inc. owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. It operates in two segments, Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated a fleet of 83 vessels, which include 12 chartered-in vessels, as well as had ownership interests in two floating storage and offloading service vessels. It serves independent and sta

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