Insteel Industries Inc.
IIINIndustrialsNASDAQMetal Fabrication · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeInsteel Industries Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Valued at $537.6M, IIIN is a small-cap name in its sector. The company offers prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR) products.
Market Cap
$537.6M
Beta
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P/E (TTM)
18.39
P/E (Fwd)
11.92
EPS (TTM)
$1.51
EPS (Fwd)
$2.33
ROE
7.9%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$37.5M
Total Debt
$0
Free CF
$17.2M
52W Change
-9.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where IIIN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, IIIN finished 0.80% below its 150-day moving average ($29.90) and 4.54% below its 200-day moving average ($31.07). 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 October 19, 2026 close, IIIN's RSI(14) was 55.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Insteel Industries Inc. reports $37.5M in cash and $0 in total debt. Annual free cash flow of $17.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 7.9%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% 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.
Investors considering Insteel Industries Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with IIIN's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing IIIN.