STNG vs TRMD vs INSW vs TNK vs FRO

For growth investors, Frontline Ltd.

(FRO) is the stronger pick with 13. 8% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -24. 6% for Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG). TORM plc (TRMD) offers the better valuation at 5. 3x trailing P/E (6. 2x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG) a "Buy" — based on 31 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, TORM plc (TRMD) is the cheapest at 5.

3x versus Frontline Ltd. at 17. 7x. On forward P/E, Frontline Ltd. is actually cheaper at 6. 1x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Teekay Tankers Ltd. wins at 0. 19x versus TORM plc's 0. 27x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Teekay Tankers Ltd.

(TNK) delivered a total return of +526. 1%, compared to +350. 1% for Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: INSW returned +1029% versus STNG's +62. 3%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Scorpio Tankers Inc.

(STNG) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 22β versus TORM plc's 0. 52β — meaning TRMD is approximately 135% more volatile than STNG relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 3% versus 160% for Frontline Ltd. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Frontline Ltd.

(FRO) is pulling ahead at 13. 8% versus -24. 6% for Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Teekay Tankers Ltd. grew EPS -13. 0% year-over-year, compared to -46. 5% for Scorpio Tankers Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, FRO leads at 39. 9% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

TORM plc (TRMD) is the more profitable company, earning 39.

3% net margin versus 24. 2% for Frontline Ltd. — meaning it keeps 39. 3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: TRMD leads at 42. 3% versus 22. 6% for TNK. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — TRMD leads at 60. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 19x versus TORM plc's 0. 27x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Frontline Ltd. (FRO) trades at 6. 1x forward P/E versus 7. 8x for International Seaways, Inc. — 1. 8x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for TNK: 8. 4% to $90. 00.

All stocks in this comparison pay dividends.

TORM plc (TRMD) offers the highest yield at 16. 2%, versus 2. 0% for Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG).

For long-horizon retirement investors, International Seaways, Inc.

(INSW) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 41), 3. 2% yield, +1029% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (INSW: +1029%, TNK: +193. 3%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

Both stocks operate in the Energy sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both.

These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.