STNG
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG) closed at $82.99 as of 2026-05-01, trading 54.9% above its 200-week moving average of $53.57. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 47.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, STNG is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.70 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 791 weeks of data, STNG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 44 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -2.4%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $4.2 billion, STNG is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 11.4%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 15.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 15.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in STNG would have grown to $123, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. STNG has returned 1.4% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -17.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: STNG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After STNG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying STNG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -3.4% after 12 months (median -30.0%), compared to +10.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -9.5% vs +28.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment STNG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
STNG has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +-2.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | 7 | 8.4% | -30.3% | +23.1% |
| May 2011 | Feb 2013 | 92 | 49.6% | -42.0% | +14.8% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 2 | 5.1% | +16.6% | +57.4% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 2 | 9.7% | +46.4% | +63.1% |
| Dec 2015 | Oct 2019 | 199 | 66.5% | -36.0% | +43.1% |
| Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | 2 | 7.2% | -68.8% | +216.0% |
| Jan 2020 | May 2021 | 69 | 65.5% | -57.2% | +231.0% |
| May 2021 | Mar 2022 | 41 | 40.8% | +70.4% | +331.9% |
| Feb 2025 | Aug 2025 | 26 | 27.9% | +78.9% | +108.4% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 0.6% | N/A | +68.0% |
| Average | 44 | — | +-2.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STNG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG) is currently 54.9% above its 200-week moving average of $53.57. It would need to fall to $53.57 to cross below the line.
What is STNG's 200-week moving average price?
Scorpio Tankers Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $53.57 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 STNG drops below its 200-week moving average?
STNG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -2.4%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 44 weeks on average.
Is STNG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about STNG 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 73 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 5.1%. Return on equity is 11.4%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does STNG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.2 years, $100 invested in STNG would have grown to $123, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. That's 1.4% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. STNG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does STNG pay a dividend?
Yes. Scorpio Tankers Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 201.00%.
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