International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) Fair Value 2026

INSW · Oil & Gas Midstream ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.5 /10

32 fundamental signals · 12 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-31, International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) trades at $98.64, versus a $86.32 median fair value across its 12 active models — 12.5% below the current price. QOC: 8.5/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 12/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $133.03.

Key Facts

Ticker
INSW
Price
$98.64
Quality Score
8.5/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
12/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +67.3% upside with 56% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (12/13) may reduce confidence

Is International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 12-model valuation engine, International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) appears overvalued as of : the median of 12 independent fair value estimates is $86.32, 12.5% below the current price of $98.64. Estimates range from $24.73 to $287.75. INSW scores 8.5/10 on fundamental quality and 26/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.1% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,804 rated companies as of 2026-08-31. INSW’s -12.5% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Oil & Gas Midstream sector median is -16.0%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy International Seaways, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give INSW?

12 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($98.64)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $133.03 +34.9%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $57.23 -42.0%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $101.63 +3.0%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $165.07 +67.3%
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What Is INSW's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 12 independent models · $24.73 to $287.75

CirclFi's 12 active models place International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) between $24.73 and $287.75 per share, a spread of 305% of the median. The median of that range — $86.32 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for INSW, against a current price of $98.64.

Low · Dynamic NAVHigh · ML-RIV
$24.73median $86.32$287.75
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelDynamic NAV$24.73
Most bullish modelML Residual Income$287.75
Model agreement4 bullish · 7 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for INSW. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on INSW, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on International Seaways, Inc. at its current price of $98.64. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $86.32 (-12.5% vs price), with 7 models flagging overvaluation risk. The most optimistic model, ML-RIV, places fair value at $287.75 (+191.7%), while Dynamic NAV — the most conservative — estimates $24.73 (-74.9%). This +266.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about International Seaways, Inc.'s intrinsic worth. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About INSW?

12 of 13 models are currently active for INSW. Of these, 5 models suggest upside while 7 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for INSW is $86.32 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $133.03 on its own, implying +34.9% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does INSW Rank in Oil & Gas Midstream?

Among 55 Oil & Gas Midstream stocks, INSW ranks #6 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.5/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.5 places INSW in the top tier.

See all Most Undervalued Oil & Gas Midstream Stocks →

Within the Oil & Gas Midstream space, International Seaways, Inc. competes in an environment where reserve life index often separates market leaders from laggards. Understanding these industry-specific dynamics is essential context for interpreting our model outputs.

Is INSW a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns INSW a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

12 of 13 models are active for International Seaways, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, International Seaways, Inc. is rated at 8.5/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +266.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every INSW valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across INSW's 12 active models, average confidence is 49%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy International Seaways, Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Oil & Gas Midstream Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Oil & Gas Midstream stocks with 13-model coverage

LNGCheniere Energy, Inc.QOC 8.5TRMDTORM plcQOC 8.5WESWestern Midstream Partners, LPQOC 8.8TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd.QOC 8.4CQPCheniere Energy Partners, L.P.QOC 8.9NVGSNavigator Holdings Ltd.QOC 8.4AMAntero Midstream CorporationQOC 8.1STNGScorpio Tankers Inc.QOC 7.3PBTPermian Basin Royalty TrustQOC 5.1HESMHess Midstream LPQOC 9.2FLNGFLEX LNG Ltd.QOC 9.0

Read investment analysis: LNG · TRMD · WES · TNK · CQP · NVGS · AM · STNG · PBT · HESM · FLNG

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to INSW?

7 companies across all industries closest to INSW’s Quality of Company score of 8.5/10.

DMCDel Monte CorporationQOC 8.5ONONOn Holding AGQOC 8.5REGNRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.QOC 8.5CARTMaplebear Inc.QOC 8.5CBNKCapital Bancorp, Inc.QOC 8.5APGAPi Group CorporationQOC 8.5NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: DMC · ONON · REGN · CART · CBNK · APG · NVDA

Where Does INSW Sit in CirclFi's Oil & Gas Midstream Rankings?

INSW is ranked against every other Oil & Gas Midstream stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About International Seaways, Inc.’s Valuation?

What is International Seaways, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts International Seaways, Inc. (INSW)'s intrinsic value at $86.32 — the median of 12 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-31, ranging from $24.73 to $287.75. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $133.03 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.5/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is INSW overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $98.64, 5 of 12 active models suggest INSW may be undervalued, while 7 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 12 fair value estimates is $86.32, 12.5% below the current price of $98.64 — a consensus view that INSW is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits International Seaways, Inc.'s business model in Oil & Gas Midstream.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.5 mean for INSW?

International Seaways, Inc.'s QOC of 8.5/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on INSW?

CirclFi analyzes INSW with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 12 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on INSW?

Of the 12 models currently active on INSW, ML Residual Income is the most bullish at $287.75 per share, and Dynamic NAV is the most bearish at $24.73. CirclFi's published fair value for INSW is the median of that range, $86.32, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 305% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is INSW a value trap in 2026?

International Seaways, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 12-model valuation engine, International Seaways, Inc. (INSW) has a median fair value of $86.32 — 12.5% below the current price of $98.64 — as of 2026-08-31.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/INSW/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this INSW valuation
  • Financial statements: International Seaways, Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001679049) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

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