INSW
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International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) closed at $67.75 as of 2026-03-20, trading 85.8% above its 200-week moving average of $36.46. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 76.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 75, INSW is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.83 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 439 weeks of data, INSW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought INSW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.6%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, INSW is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.6%. Return on equity stands at 16.0%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
INSW passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 8.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in INSW would have grown to $540, compared to $288 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 22.0% vs 13.3% for the index — confirming INSW as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -39.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: INSW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After INSW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying INSW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +41.6% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +11.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 82% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +81.4% vs +26.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment INSW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
INSW has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +31.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 | 7 | 10.4% | -0.6% | +552.3% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 7 | 15.4% | N/A | +506.4% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 3 | 4.7% | -2.7% | +519.8% |
| May 2018 | May 2018 | 1 | 0.9% | +5.7% | +509.0% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 2 | 4.1% | -3.5% | +501.8% |
| Nov 2018 | Apr 2019 | 22 | 13.3% | +36.9% | +529.6% |
| Apr 2019 | May 2019 | 2 | 3.9% | +44.5% | +518.1% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 5 | 8.3% | +16.1% | +502.5% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 10 | 15.5% | -5.5% | +537.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 3 | 11.0% | -3.7% | +475.2% |
| Jun 2020 | Feb 2021 | 34 | 30.4% | +6.2% | +502.4% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 2 | 10.3% | +11.8% | +537.8% |
| Mar 2021 | May 2021 | 5 | 8.0% | +6.7% | +477.8% |
| Jul 2021 | Nov 2021 | 17 | 16.4% | +6.0% | +476.9% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 14 | 22.6% | +199.2% | +559.5% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 3 | 5.1% | +188.4% | +497.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 4.8% | N/A | +155.1% |
| Average | 8 | — | +31.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INSW below its 200-week moving average?
No. International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) is currently 85.8% above its 200-week moving average of $36.46. It would need to fall to $36.46 to cross below the line.
What is INSW's 200-week moving average price?
International Seaways, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $36.46 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when INSW drops below its 200-week moving average?
INSW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is INSW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about INSW as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 75 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 0.6%. Return on equity is 16.0%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does INSW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.5 years, $100 invested in INSW would have grown to $540, compared to $288 for the S&P 500. That's 22.0% annualized vs 13.3% for the index. INSW has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does INSW pay a dividend?
Yes. International Seaways, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 646.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20