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INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IIIN - US45774W1080 - Common Stock

31.67 USD
+0.26 (+0.83%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
31.67 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IIIN. IIIN was compared to 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. IIIN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: IIIN is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. These ratings would make IIIN suitable for value and growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

IIIN had positive earnings in the past year.
IIIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years IIIN has been profitable.
IIIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
IIIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIIIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of IIIN (8.87%) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of IIIN (11.04%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IIIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.47%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IIIN is significantly below the industry average of 12.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.02%) for IIIN is below the current ROIC(10.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.87%
ROE 11.04%
ROIC 10.47%
ROA(3y)6.89%
ROA(5y)12.84%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)15.83%
ROIC(3y)7.02%
ROIC(5y)14.44%
IIIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIIIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 6.33%, IIIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
IIIN has a Operating Margin (8.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 14.43%, IIIN is not doing good in the industry: 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
IIIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.4%
PM (TTM) 6.33%
GM 14.43%
OM growth 3Y-24.41%
OM growth 5Y10.24%
PM growth 3Y-25.18%
PM growth 5Y9.51%
GM growth 3Y-15.44%
GM growth 5Y4.09%
IIIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIIIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so IIIN is still creating some value.
IIIN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, IIIN has more shares outstanding
IIIN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
IIIN Yearly Shares OutstandingIIIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
IIIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIIIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.11 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IIIN has a Altman-Z score of 7.11. This is amongst the best in the industry. IIIN outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for IIIN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.11
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC9.55%
IIIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIIIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

IIIN has a Current Ratio of 3.97. This indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.97, IIIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that IIIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, IIIN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.97
Quick Ratio 1.88
IIIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIIIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 112.12% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, IIIN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.65% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 22.39% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)112.12%
EPS 3Y-30.85%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%208.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%32.12%

3.2 Future

IIIN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.67% yearly.
IIIN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y29.93%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.1%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
IIIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIIIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
IIIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIIIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.08, IIIN is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of IIIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IIIN is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. IIIN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of IIIN.
IIIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IIIN is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IIIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.08
Fwd PE 11.61
IIIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIIIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

80.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IIIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
IIIN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.46
EV/EBITDA 7.85
IIIN Per share dataIIIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

IIIN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
IIIN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
IIIN's earnings are expected to grow with 24.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.38%, IIIN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.32, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, IIIN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.38%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of IIIN grows each year by 56.52%, which is quite nice.
IIIN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
IIIN Yearly Dividends per shareIIIN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

53.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IIIN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of IIIN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.05%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
IIIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIIIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
IIIN Dividend Payout.IIIN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.IIIN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC

NYSE:IIIN (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 31.67 0 (0%)

31.67

+0.26 (+0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)10-16 2025-10-16/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-14 2026-01-14
Inst Owners84.09%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners4.13%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap615.03M
Revenue(TTM)647.71M
Net Income(TTM)41.02M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (25.61%)
Short Float %1.72%
Short Ratio2.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.38%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
DP53.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.82%
Min EPS beat(2)7.48%
Max EPS beat(2)34.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.35%
Min EPS beat(4)6.95%
Max EPS beat(4)88.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)15.6%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.61%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.28%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.57%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.07%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.08
Fwd PE 11.61
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 32.46
P/OCF 22.64
P/B 1.66
P/tB 1.94
EV/EBITDA 7.85
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY4.42%
SpS33.35
BVpS19.13
TBVpS16.33
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number30.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.87%
ROE 11.04%
ROCE 13.72%
ROIC 10.47%
ROICexc 11.6%
ROICexgc 13.67%
OM 8.4%
PM (TTM) 6.33%
GM 14.43%
FCFM 2.93%
ROA(3y)6.89%
ROA(5y)12.84%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)15.83%
ROIC(3y)7.02%
ROIC(5y)14.44%
ROICexc(3y)8.96%
ROICexc(5y)18.05%
ROICexgc(3y)9.96%
ROICexgc(5y)19.45%
ROCE(3y)9.2%
ROCE(5y)18.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.07%
OM growth 3Y-24.41%
OM growth 5Y10.24%
PM growth 3Y-25.18%
PM growth 5Y9.51%
GM growth 3Y-15.44%
GM growth 5Y4.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.4
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 44.66%
Cap/Sales 1.27%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 37.3%
Profit Quality 46.2%
Current Ratio 3.97
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 7.11
F-Score7
WACC9.55%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)133.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)197.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)112.12%
EPS 3Y-30.85%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%208.33%
EPS Next Y29.93%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%32.12%
Revenue Next Year12.1%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y171.62%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y17.41%
EBIT Next Year64.96%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-51.48%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-17.34%
OCF growth 1Y-53.33%
OCF growth 3Y68.28%
OCF growth 5Y-13.53%

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC / IIIN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to IIIN.


What is the valuation status of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of IIIN stock?

INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 15.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IIIN stock?

The dividend rating of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.05%.