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Insteel Industries Inc (IIIN)

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$37.24
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08/14/2025: IIIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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1 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $39

1 Year Target Price $39

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$39 Target price
52w Low $22.47
Current$37.24
52w High $41.64

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.63%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 722.82M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.42
1Y Target Price 39
Price to earnings Ratio 23.42
1Y Target Price 39
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.69
52 Weeks Range 22.47 - 41.64
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 22.47 - 41.64
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.32%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.59

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-17
When Before Market
Estimate 0.69
Actual 0.81

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.15%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.21%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.69%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.87%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.42
Forward PE 12.5
Enterprise Value 673251478
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2
Enterprise Value 673251478
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.11
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.53
Shares Outstanding 19409800
Shares Floating 18495443
Shares Outstanding 19409800
Shares Floating 18495443
Percent Insiders 4.97
Percent Institutions 85.26

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Insteel Industries Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Insteel Industries Inc. was founded in 1953 as a manufacturer of industrial wire. Over time, it has expanded its product lines and market reach through organic growth and acquisitions, becoming a leading manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products and PC strand.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Steel Wire Reinforcing Products: Manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications, including welded wire reinforcement (WWR) and concrete reinforcing wire.
  • PC Strand: Manufactures and markets prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) used in various construction applications, such as bridges, parking decks, and precast concrete structures.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

H.O. Woltz III serves as Chairman, President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, encompassing sales, operations, finance, and administration.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR): WWR is used to reinforce concrete structures. Market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely, but Insteel is considered a major player in the US WWR market. Competitors include Gerdau, Nucor, and Commercial Metals Company. Revenue for WWR are included within the Steel Wire Reinforcing Products.
  • Prestressed Concrete Strand (PC Strand): PC strand is used to provide strength to concrete structures. Market share data is challenging to pinpoint exactly, but Insteel is a large North American player. Competitors include Sumiden Wire Products Corporation and Bekaert. Revenue for PC Strand are included within the PC Strand revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The steel wire and PC strand industry is cyclical, influenced by construction spending, infrastructure projects, and overall economic conditions. Demand fluctuates with the health of the construction sector.

Positioning

Insteel is a leading North American manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products and PC strand. Its competitive advantages include its scale, geographic reach, product quality, and customer service.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM is tied to construction spending. Insteel is a significant player in this overall construction reinforcing material TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Leading market position in North America
  • Diverse product portfolio
  • Established customer relationships
  • Efficient manufacturing operations
  • Strong brand reputation

Weaknesses

  • Sensitivity to economic cycles
  • Exposure to raw material price volatility (steel scrap)
  • Dependence on the construction industry
  • Limited international diversification

Opportunities

  • Infrastructure spending initiatives
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Development of innovative products
  • Acquisitions of complementary businesses
  • Growing demand for sustainable construction practices

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Fluctuations in steel prices
  • Economic downturns
  • Changes in building codes and regulations
  • Raw material supply disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CMC
  • NUE
  • TXI

Competitive Landscape

Insteel competes with larger steel manufacturers like Commercial Metals Company (CMC) and Nucor (NUE), and Texas Industries (TXI). Insteel's focus on steel wire reinforcement and PC strand allows it to maintain a strong position, though it faces pricing pressure from larger, more diversified competitors.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Summary

Insteel Industries is a key player in the steel wire reinforcement and PC strand market, benefiting from its leading position and established customer base. However, the company's performance is highly susceptible to economic cycles and raw material price fluctuations. Recent initiatives and potential infrastructure spending provide growth opportunities. The company's balance sheet needs to be carefully managed during volatile times.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Insteel Industries Inc. Investor Relations
  • Industry Reports
  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Insteel Industries Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Mount Airy, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17
President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Howard Osler Woltz III
Sector Industrials
Industry Metal Fabrication
Full time employees 929
Full time employees 929

Insteel Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The company offers prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR) products. Its PC strand is a seven-wire strand that is used to impart compression forces into precast concrete elements and structures providing reinforcement for bridges, parking decks, buildings, and other concrete structures. The company's WWR engineered reinforcing product is used in nonresidential and residential construction. It produces a range of WWR products, such as engineered structural mesh, an engineered made-to-order product that is used as the primary reinforcement for concrete elements or structures serving as a reinforcing solution for hot-rolled rebar; concrete pipe reinforcement, an engineered made-to-order product, which is used as the primary reinforcement in concrete pipe, box culverts, and precast manholes for drainage and sewage systems, water treatment facilities, and other related applications; and standard welded wire reinforcement, a secondary reinforcing product for crack control applications in residential and light nonresidential construction, including driveways, sidewalks, and various slab-on-grade applications. It sells its products through sales representatives to the manufacturers of concrete products, rebar fabricators, distributors, and contractors. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.