INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:IIIN • US45774W1080
37.31 USD
-0.27 (-0.72%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
37.31 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 7:23:31 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 has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. IIIN is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make IIIN a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IIIN was profitable.
- In the past year IIIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- IIIN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years IIIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- IIIN has a better Return On Assets (10.42%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.25%, IIIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN's Return On Invested Capital of 12.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- IIIN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.02%. This is below the industry average of 11.95%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.02%) for IIIN is below the current ROIC(12.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- IIIN has a Profit Margin (7.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 9.16%, IIIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of IIIN (15.04%) is worse than 85.71% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IIIN is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IIIN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- IIIN has an Altman-Z score of 7.69. This indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IIIN (7.69) is better than 90.48% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC9.74%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.58 indicates that IIIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of IIIN (3.58) is better than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that IIIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- IIIN has a Quick ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IIIN outperforms 57.14% of 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.
- Looking at the last year, IIIN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.19%.
- Measured over the past years, IIIN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.51% on average per year.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IIIN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.07% on average per year.
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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.35 indicates a correct valuation of IIIN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- IIIN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.16.
- IIIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- IIIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. IIIN is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IIIN is valued a bit more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1648.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of IIIN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as IIIN's earnings are expected to grow with 24.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, IIIN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- IIIN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.63.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, IIIN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of IIIN grows each year by 56.52%, which is quite nice.
- IIIN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- IIIN pays out 45.71% of its income as dividend. 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
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)01-15 2026-01-15/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-15 2026-04-15
Inst Owners83.92%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners4.11%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap723.81M
Revenue(TTM)677.91M
Net Income(TTM)47.53M
Analysts43.33
Price Target42.84 (14.82%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
DP45.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.41%
Max EPS beat(2)7.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)31.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.41%
Max EPS beat(4)88.82%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)12.84%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.13%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.11%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.94%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.67%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.55%
PT rev (1m)7.69%
PT rev (3m)7.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 1648.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 96.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.85 |
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY6.51%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.06%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY1.03%
SpS34.94
BVpS18.5
TBVpS15.72
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number31.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.42% | ||
| ROE | 13.25% | ||
| ROCE | 16.17% | ||
| ROIC | 12.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.06% | ||
| OM | 9.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.01% | ||
| GM | 15.04% | ||
| FCFM | 0.06% |
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 Turnover1.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 38.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.04% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 9.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 0.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.69 |
F-Score7
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC1.27
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)145.45%
EPS 3Y-30.85%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%550%
EPS Next Y32.11%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%23.28%
Revenue Next Year11.36%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y185.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y17.41%
EBIT Next Year62.59%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-99.54%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-17.34%
OCF growth 1Y-94.29%
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 for IIIN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 15.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.02.
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%.