INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:IIIN - US45774W1080 - Common Stock
31.66 USD
-0.04 (-0.13%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to IIIN. IIIN was compared to 41 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While IIIN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. IIIN has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! These ratings could make IIIN a good candidate for value and 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.
In the past 5 years IIIN has always been profitable.
IIIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of IIIN (8.87%) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
IIIN has a Return On Equity (11.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IIIN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.47%) than 63.41% 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 12.54%.
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
IIIN has a Profit Margin (6.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IIIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of IIIN (8.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IIIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 14.43%, IIIN is doing worse than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
| 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
IIIN has an Altman-Z score of 7.14. This indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
IIIN's Altman-Z score of 7.14 is amongst the best of the industry. IIIN outperforms 82.93% 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 | 7.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.97 indicates that IIIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of IIIN (3.97) is better than 92.68% 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.88, IIIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 112.12% 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)112.12%
EPS 3Y-30.85%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%208.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.82%
Revenue growth 5Y6.51%
Sales Q2Q%32.12%
3.2 Future
IIIN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.67% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y29.93%
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
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.08 indicates a correct valuation of IIIN.
IIIN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IIIN is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of IIIN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IIIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than IIIN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of IIIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of IIIN 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)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
IIIN has a yearly dividend return of 0.38%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.32, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.38, IIIN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
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
53.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by IIIN. 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.
DP53.05%
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:IIIN (11/11/2025, 3:24:26 PM)
31.66
-0.04 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.49%
Inst Owner Change1.58%
Ins Owners4.73%
Ins Owner Change0.53%
Market Cap614.52M
Revenue(TTM)647.71M
Net Income(TTM)41.02M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (25.65%)
Short Float %1.55%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.52%
DP53.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)29.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY4.42%
SpS33.37
BVpS19.14
TBVpS16.34
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number30.07
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 | 7.14 |
F-Score7
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)112.12%
EPS 3Y-30.85%
EPS 5Y14.65%
EPS Q2Q%208.33%
EPS Next Y29.93%
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%32.12%
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 Year64.96%
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 of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 15.08 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for IIIN stock?
The dividend rating of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.05%.