INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:IIIN • US45774W1080
33.14 USD
+0.26 (+0.79%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
33.14 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, IIIN scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. IIIN was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. IIIN is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. IIIN has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! This makes IIIN very considerable for value and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- IIIN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year IIIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years IIIN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years IIIN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 10.42%, IIIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of IIIN (13.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IIIN's Return On Invested Capital of 12.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 66.67% 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 12.68%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (12.34%) for IIIN is above the 3 year average (7.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.42% | ||
| ROE | 13.25% | ||
| ROIC | 12.34% |
ROA(3y)6.89%
ROA(5y)12.84%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)15.83%
ROIC(3y)7.02%
ROIC(5y)14.44%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of IIIN (7.01%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IIIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IIIN has a Operating Margin (9.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- IIIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IIIN has a Gross Margin of 15.04%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: IIIN underperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.01% | ||
| GM | 15.04% |
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%
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.
- IIIN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- IIIN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.16 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IIIN (7.16) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- IIIN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.19%
2.3 Liquidity
- IIIN has a Current Ratio of 3.58. This indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.58, IIIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- IIIN has a Quick ratio (1.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- IIIN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 145.45%, which is quite impressive.
- IIIN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.65% yearly.
- IIIN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.19%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)145.45%
EPS 3Y-30.85%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%550%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.28%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, IIIN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 24.67% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y32.11%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.36%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.64, the valuation of IIIN can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of IIIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of IIIN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IIIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 88.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IIIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IIIN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: IIIN is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1466.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
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)0.42
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.36%, IIIN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.68, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, IIIN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 45.71% 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.
DP45.71%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 for 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for IIIN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 13.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.
Is the dividend of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 45.71%.