INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:IIIN • US45774W1080
37.58 USD
+0.77 (+2.09%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
37.58 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:17:13 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 not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make IIIN suitable 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.
- In the past 5 years IIIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- IIIN's Return On Assets of 10.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- IIIN's Return On Equity of 13.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.34%, IIIN is in the better half of 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 significantly below the industry average of 12.11%.
- 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, IIIN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- IIIN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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 7.60 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of IIIN (7.60) is better than 88.10% 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 | 7.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC8.97%
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 Current ratio of 3.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. IIIN outperforms 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.
- The Quick ratio of IIIN (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 24.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.47, the valuation of IIIN can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.81% 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 27.97.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of IIIN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.96. IIIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 |
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.
- IIIN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. IIIN is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1662.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
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)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- IIIN has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
- 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 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
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
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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-0.18%
Ins Owners4.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap729.80M
Revenue(TTM)677.91M
Net Income(TTM)47.53M
Analysts43.33
Price Target42.84 (14%)
Short Float %2.47%
Short Ratio3.1
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 | 15.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 1662.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 97.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | 2.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.06%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY1.02%
SpS34.91
BVpS18.48
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number31.79
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 | 7.6 |
F-Score7
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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 15.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.03.
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%.