INSW
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International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) closed at $85.14 as of 2026-05-01, trading 122.2% above its 200-week moving average of $38.31. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 109.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 79, INSW is in overbought territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.69 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 445 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 +40.5%.
With a market cap of $4.2 billion, INSW is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.5%. Return on equity stands at 16.0%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.1x book value.
INSW passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 8.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in INSW would have grown to $679, compared to $319 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.0% vs 14.5% for the index — confirming INSW as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -39.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +43.3% 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 +40.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Jan 2018 | 7 | 10.4% | -0.6% | +719.7% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 7 | 15.4% | N/A | +662.0% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 3 | 4.7% | -2.7% | +678.9% |
| May 2018 | May 2018 | 1 | 0.9% | +5.7% | +665.3% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 2 | 4.1% | -3.5% | +656.3% |
| Nov 2018 | Apr 2019 | 22 | 13.3% | +36.9% | +691.2% |
| Apr 2019 | May 2019 | 2 | 3.9% | +44.5% | +676.7% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 5 | 8.3% | +16.1% | +657.1% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 10 | 15.5% | -5.5% | +700.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 3 | 11.0% | -3.7% | +622.9% |
| Jun 2020 | Feb 2021 | 34 | 30.4% | +6.2% | +657.0% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 2 | 10.3% | +11.8% | +701.5% |
| Mar 2021 | May 2021 | 5 | 8.0% | +6.7% | +626.1% |
| Jul 2021 | Nov 2021 | 17 | 16.4% | +6.0% | +625.0% |
| Nov 2021 | Feb 2022 | 14 | 22.6% | +199.2% | +728.8% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 3 | 5.1% | +188.4% | +651.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 4.8% | +183.8% | +220.6% |
| Average | 8 | — | +40.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INSW below its 200-week moving average?
No. International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) is currently 122.2% above its 200-week moving average of $38.31. It would need to fall to $38.31 to cross below the line.
What is INSW's 200-week moving average price?
International Seaways, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $38.31 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +40.5%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 79 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 0.5%. Return on equity is 16.0%. Price-to-book is 2.1x. 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 8.6 years, $100 invested in INSW would have grown to $679, compared to $319 for the S&P 500. That's 25.0% annualized vs 14.5% 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 514.00%.
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 2026-05-01