Insteel Industries Inc.
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Daily timeframeInsteel Industries Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The $593.5M market capitalization puts IIIN squarely in small-cap range for its industry. The company offers prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR) products.
Market Cap
$593.5M
Beta
0.50
P/E (TTM)
16.40
P/E (Fwd)
12.67
EPS (TTM)
$1.87
EPS (Fwd)
$2.42
ROE
10.0%
ROA
6.2%
Cash
$22.9M
Total Debt
$2.6M
Free CF
-$17.5M
52W Change
-18.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where IIIN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, IIIN finished 2.51% below its 150-day moving average ($31.12) and 3.13% below its 200-day moving average ($31.32). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is IIIN overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, IIIN's RSI(14) was 27.1, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The balance sheet looks solid with $22.9M in cash comfortably exceeding the $2.6M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$17.5M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 10.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $826.8M (2022) to $647.7M (2025), a 22% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.50 suggests IIIN is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Insteel Industries Inc.'s trajectory.