INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:IIIN • US45774W1080
37.06 USD
-1.02 (-2.68%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 01:14 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IIIN. IIIN was compared to 42 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While IIIN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. IIIN is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings could make IIIN a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year IIIN was profitable.
- IIIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN's Return On Equity of 13.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.34%, IIIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for IIIN is below the industry average of 11.95%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.01%, IIIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.16%, IIIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IIIN has a worse Gross Margin (15.04%) 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
- IIIN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for IIIN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, IIIN has more shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.75 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IIIN (7.75) is better than 88.10% 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 | 7.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC9.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.58 indicates that IIIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- IIIN has a better Current ratio (3.58) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, IIIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 145.45% 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 26.19% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- IIIN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.51% yearly.
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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.25, which 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. IIIN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- IIIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.35.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IIIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.02), we can say IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than IIIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1637.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as IIIN's earnings are expected to grow with 24.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- IIIN has a yearly dividend return of 0.32%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.63, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, IIIN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IIIN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 56.52%!
- 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
NYSE:IIIN (2/23/2026, 1:14:55 PM)
37.06
-1.02 (-2.68%)
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-0.21%
Ins Owners4.11%
Ins Owner Change1.03%
Market Cap718.96M
Revenue(TTM)677.91M
Net Income(TTM)47.53M
Analysts43.33
Price Target42.84 (15.6%)
Short Float %2.76%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
DP45.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.03)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 1637.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 96.13 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY6.56%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY8.81%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.06%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY1.04%
SpS34.94
BVpS18.5
TBVpS15.72
PEG (NY)0.47
PEG (5Y)1.04
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 | 7.75 |
F-Score7
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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 15.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.
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%.