INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IIIN - US45774W1080 - Common Stock
34.34 USD
+2.14 (+6.65%)
34.34 USD
0 (0%)
IIIN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! This makes IIIN very considerable for value and 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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.87%, IIIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 11.04%, IIIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
- IIIN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.02%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.63%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.02%) for IIIN is below the current ROIC(10.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of IIIN (6.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
- IIIN has a Operating Margin (8.40%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- IIIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- IIIN's Gross Margin of 14.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN is outperformed by 90.48% of its industry peers.
- IIIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 7.48 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IIIN has a better Altman-Z score (7.48) than 83.33% 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 | 7.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.97 indicates that IIIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- IIIN has a Current ratio of 3.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. IIIN outperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
- IIIN has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. 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 of 1.88. This is in the better half of the industry: IIIN outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 145.45% over the past year.
- 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 22.39%.
- 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)22.39%
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.
- 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 Y28.71%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13, the valuation of IIIN can be described as correct.
- 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IIIN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. IIIN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- IIIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.52.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IIIN indicates a rather cheap valuation: IIIN is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. IIIN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IIIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as IIIN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.63 |
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.
- 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)0.49
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- IIIN has a yearly dividend return of 0.37%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, IIIN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of IIIN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 56.52%!
- 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
- 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
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+2.14 (+6.65%)
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-0.02%
Ins Owners4.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap666.88M
Revenue(TTM)647.71M
Net Income(TTM)41.02M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (15.84%)
Short Float %2.23%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
DP53.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.79 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY9.5%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY4.07%
SpS33.35
BVpS19.13
TBVpS16.33
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)0.96
Graham Number32.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.48 |
F-Score7
WACC9.86%
ROIC/WACC1.06
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 Y28.71%
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%23.28%
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 Year60.66%
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 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 14.13 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 53.05%.