INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IIIN - US45774W1080 - Common Stock
31.585 USD
+0.8 (+2.58%)
IIIN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 41 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! This makes IIIN very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
IIIN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year IIIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years IIIN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years IIIN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
IIIN's Return On Assets of 8.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 11.04%, IIIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
IIIN has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: IIIN outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for IIIN is significantly below the industry average of 12.49%.
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's Profit Margin of 6.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. IIIN outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
IIIN has a Operating Margin (8.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
IIIN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of IIIN (14.43%) is worse than 92.68% 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 7.03 indicates that IIIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
IIIN has a better Altman-Z score (7.03) than 82.93% 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 | 7.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC9.58%
2.3 Liquidity
IIIN has a Current Ratio of 3.97. This indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
IIIN's Current ratio of 3.97 is amongst the best of the industry. IIIN outperforms 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.
The Quick ratio of IIIN (1.88) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
IIIN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 112.12%, 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 22.39% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
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.
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
IIIN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.04.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. IIIN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
IIIN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.58.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IIIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: IIIN is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
IIIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IIIN is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
IIIN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of IIIN 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)0.5
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y24.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.40%, IIIN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.41, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.40, IIIN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
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
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 (11/25/2025, 2:32:53 PM)
31.585
+0.8 (+2.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.49%
Inst Owner Change-0.97%
Ins Owners4.73%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap613.06M
Revenue(TTM)647.71M
Net Income(TTM)41.02M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (25.95%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio2.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
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)-6.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.25%
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 | 15.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 1.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY4.43%
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 | 7.03 |
F-Score7
WACC9.58%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) is 15.04 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%.