INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IIIN - US45774W1080 - Common Stock
33.235 USD
+0.09 (+0.26%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IIIN. 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 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
- IIIN had positive earnings in the past year.
- IIIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- IIIN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- IIIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- IIIN has a Return On Assets of 10.42%. This is in the better half of the industry: IIIN outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.25%, IIIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% 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 66.67% 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 12.68%.
- 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
- IIIN has a Profit Margin of 7.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IIIN outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.04%, IIIN is doing worse than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- IIIN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- IIIN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for IIIN has been increased compared to 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 7.16 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- IIIN has a Altman-Z score of 7.16. This is amongst the best in the industry. IIIN outperforms 80.95% 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 | 7.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.58 indicates that IIIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.58, IIIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% 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 of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: IIIN outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
| 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!
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, IIIN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y32.11%
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 13.68, 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper.
- IIIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.18.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.30, IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IIIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, IIIN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1470.21 | ||
| 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)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.35%, IIIN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- IIIN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.67.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, IIIN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
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.
- IIIN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.71%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:IIIN (1/22/2026, 9:58:50 AM)
33.235
+0.09 (+0.26%)
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 Cap645.42M
Revenue(TTM)677.91M
Net Income(TTM)47.53M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (19.69%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio3.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.72%
Min EPS beat(2)1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)7.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)33.1%
Min EPS beat(4)1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)88.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)13.64%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.4%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.11%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.69%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.57%
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 | 13.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 1470.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 86.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY7.31%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY9.82%
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY0.07%
OCF(TTM)0.39
OCFY1.16%
SpS34.91
BVpS18.48
TBVpS15.7
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)0.93
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 | 7.16 |
F-Score7
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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 Year12.1%
Revenue Next 2Y9.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y185.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y17.41%
EBIT Next Year60.66%
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 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 13.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.
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%.