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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: IIIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $39
1 Year Target Price $39
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -25.63% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Insteel Industries Inc
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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
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:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary. Investment decisions should be based on independent research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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 | Website https://www.insteel.com |
Full time employees 929 | Website https://www.insteel.com |
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.

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