INSTEEL INDUSTRIES INC (IIIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:IIIN - US45774W1080 - Common Stock
30.245 USD
-0.18 (-0.58%)
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 would make IIIN suitable 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.
In the past 5 years IIIN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years IIIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 8.87%, IIIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
IIIN has a Return On Equity (11.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
IIIN's Return On Invested Capital of 10.47% is fine compared to the rest 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
With a Profit Margin value of 6.33%, IIIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
IIIN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
IIIN has a Operating Margin (8.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of IIIN has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 14.43%, IIIN is not doing good in the industry: 92.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), IIIN 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 6.98. This indicates that IIIN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of IIIN (6.98) is better than 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 | 6.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC9.43%
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 has a Current ratio of 3.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. IIIN outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that IIIN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
IIIN's Quick ratio of 1.88 is amongst the best of the industry. IIIN outperforms 80.49% 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 112.12% 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.
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
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 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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.40, which indicates a correct valuation of IIIN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, IIIN is valued a bit cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
IIIN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08, the valuation of IIIN can be described as very reasonable.
IIIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. IIIN is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of IIIN to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.21), we can say IIIN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, IIIN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
IIIN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
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.
IIIN's earnings are expected to grow with 24.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)0.98
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.
In the last 3 months the price of IIIN has falen by -21.76%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, IIIN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, IIIN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
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.
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
NYSE:IIIN (12/2/2025, 11:00:41 AM)
30.245
-0.18 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.49%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners4.73%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap587.36M
Revenue(TTM)647.71M
Net Income(TTM)41.02M
Analysts43.33
Price Target39.78 (31.53%)
Short Float %1.72%
Short Ratio2.51
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)-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 | 14.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 31 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.1
EY6.94%
EPS(NY)2.73
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY4.62%
SpS33.35
BVpS19.13
TBVpS16.33
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)0.98
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 | 6.98 |
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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 14.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.58.
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%.