IIIN
NEUTRAL
$25.31
Live
Insteel Industries Inc. · NYSE
Target $37.0
(+46.2%)
$24.35
52W Range
$41.64
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$491.86M
P/E
11.66
ROE
12.0%
Profit margin
6.2%
Debt/Equity
0.01
Dividend yield
0.47%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
IIIN exhibits a strong deterministic health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and an exceptionally clean balance sheet (Debt/Equity of 0.01). While the stock is defensively undervalued relative to its Graham Number ($30.06), it faces significant headwinds including a -48.5% collapse in YoY earnings growth and a completely bearish technical trend (0/100). The disconnect between pristine financial health and deteriorating earnings performance suggests a company in a cyclical trough or facing operational headwinds. Consequently, the stock is a value play with high safety but currently lacks a growth catalyst.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating robust financial health
Negligible debt levels (Debt/Equity: 0.01)
Excellent liquidity with a Current Ratio of 3.71
Trading below the Graham Number ($30.06), suggesting defensive value
Low P/E (11.66) and P/S (0.71) ratios relative to broader industrial benchmarks
Key Risks
Severe earnings contraction (-48.5% YoY)
Strongly bearish technical momentum (0/100 trend score)
Price is currently trading near its 52-week low ($24.35)
Negative insider sentiment with recent selling activity
Low dividend yield (0.47%) provides little income support during price declines
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$22.63
-10.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
56
Moderate
75
30
40
95
40
AI Verdict
Stable Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Pristine balance sheet, Earnings collapse, Technical breakdown, Defensive valuation
Confidence
80%
Value
75/100
Ref P/E 11.66, PEG 1.19, Graham Number $30.06
Positives
- Price below Graham Number
- Low P/E ratio
- Low Price/Sales
Watchpoints
- Price exceeds growth-based intrinsic value ($15.19)
Future
30/100
Ref Earnings Growth -48.50%
Positives
- Modest revenue growth (7.5%)
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth plummeted by nearly 50%
- Bearish technical trend
Past
40/100
Ref Historical price performance
Positives
- Positive 3Y change (+6.6%)
Watchpoints
- Poor 1Y performance (-21.1%)
- Sharp 1M decline (-22.8%)
Health
95/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Debt/Equity 0.01
- Current Ratio 3.71
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not provided
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield 0.47%, Payout 5.53%
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (5.53%) indicating sustainability
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.47%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$25.31
Analyst Target
$37.0
Upside/Downside
+46.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for IIIN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc.
Primary
|
-13.8% | +6.6% | -21.1% | -15.2% | -22.8% | +2.4% |
|
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd.
Peer
|
+869.5% | +448.5% | +161.7% | +26.3% | +6.7% | +2.8% |
|
TATT
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Peer
|
+626.2% | +552.7% | +35.5% | -8.2% | -13.0% | -17.7% |
|
ASC
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
Peer
|
+326.9% | +2.1% | +5.3% | +17.2% | +11.2% | -0.2% |
|
TITN
Titan Machinery Inc.
Peer
|
-18.7% | -33.0% | +29.6% | +32.6% | +38.1% | +3.8% |
III
Insteel Industries Inc.
Primary
5Y
-13.8%
3Y
+6.6%
1Y
-21.1%
6M
-15.2%
1M
-22.8%
1W
+2.4%
ESE
Euroseas Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+869.5%
3Y
+448.5%
1Y
+161.7%
6M
+26.3%
1M
+6.7%
1W
+2.8%
TAT
TAT Technologies Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+626.2%
3Y
+552.7%
1Y
+35.5%
6M
-8.2%
1M
-13.0%
1W
-17.7%
ASC
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
Peer
5Y
+326.9%
3Y
+2.1%
1Y
+5.3%
6M
+17.2%
1M
+11.2%
1W
-0.2%
TIT
Titan Machinery Inc.
Peer
5Y
-18.7%
3Y
-33.0%
1Y
+29.6%
6M
+32.6%
1M
+38.1%
1W
+3.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
11.66
Forward P/E
10.96
PEG Ratio
1.19
P/B Ratio
1.37
P/S Ratio
0.71
EV/Revenue
0.69
EV/EBITDA
6.53
Market Cap
$491.86M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.16%
Operating Margin
3.93%
Gross Margin
13.61%
ROE
12.05%
ROA
7.81%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.5%
Earnings Growth
-48.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+7.47%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-49.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.01
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.71
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.39
Good
Cash/Share
$0.78
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
9.6%
Op. Margin
3.9%
Net Margin
3.0%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.4B
Debt/Equity
0.26x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
13%
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing IIIN against 471 companies in the Industrials sector
(39 bullish, 173 neutral, 259 bearish)
P/E Ratio
11.66
This Stock
vs
97.66
Sector Avg
-88.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.05%
This Stock
vs
-19.26%
Sector Avg
-162.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
6.16%
This Stock
vs
6.65%
Sector Avg
-7.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.01
This Stock
vs
2.62
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
7.5%
This Stock
vs
71.12%
Sector Avg
-89.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.71
This Stock
vs
3.08
Sector Avg
+20.4%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $491.86M | 11.66 | 12.0% | 6.2% | $25.31 | |
|
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd.
|
BULLISH | $488.48M | 3.31 | 33.1% | 60.1% | $69.23 | Compare |
|
TATT
TAT Technologies Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $485.57M | 27.3 | 11.7% | 9.4% | $37.4 | Compare |
|
ASC
Ardmore Shipping Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $484.71M | 15.08 | 5.4% | 11.5% | $11.91 | Compare |
|
TITN
Titan Machinery Inc.
|
BEARISH | $480.26M | - | -9.1% | -2.2% | $20.55 | Compare |
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$492M
P/E
11.7
ROE
12.0%
Price
$25.31
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | WOLTZ HOWARD O III | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 10,022 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | WAGNER RICHARD T | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 1,679 | $63,248 |
| 2026-02-13 | JAFROODI SCOT R | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,065 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | YORK JAMES R | Officer | Stock Award | 1,239 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | WOLTZ HOWARD O III | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 5,781 | - |
| 2026-02-13 | WAGNER RICHARD T | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 2,271 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | RUTH JON M. | Director | Stock Award | 2,703 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | DOYLE BLAKE K. | Director | Stock Award | 2,703 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | BOXLEY ABNEY S III | Director | Stock Award | 2,703 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | THOMPSON GEORGE KENNEDY | Director | Stock Award | 2,703 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | LLOYD ANNE H | Director | Stock Award | 2,703 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | ROGERS WILLIAM ALLEN II | Director | Stock Award | 2,703 | - |
| 2025-12-04 | WOLTZ HOWARD O III | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 4,300 | - |
WOLTZ HOWARD O III
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-22
10,022 shares
WAGNER RICHARD T
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-26
1,679 shares
·
$63,248
JAFROODI SCOT R
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-13
2,065 shares
YORK JAMES R
Officer
2026-02-13
1,239 shares
WOLTZ HOWARD O III
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-13
5,781 shares
WAGNER RICHARD T
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-13
2,271 shares
RUTH JON M.
Director
2026-02-11
2,703 shares
DOYLE BLAKE K.
Director
2026-02-11
2,703 shares
BOXLEY ABNEY S III
Director
2026-02-11
2,703 shares
THOMPSON GEORGE KENNEDY
Director
2026-02-11
2,703 shares
LLOYD ANNE H
Director
2026-02-11
2,703 shares
ROGERS WILLIAM ALLEN II
Director
2026-02-10
2,703 shares
WOLTZ HOWARD O III
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-04
4,300 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
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