Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Insteel Industries Inc produces and sells prestressed concrete strand (PC strand) and welded wire reinforcement (WWR). PC strand, a high-strength seven-wire cable, is used to strengthen precast con...
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 15.78 (historical range: 3.82–33.54, median: 15.45), placing it at the 53th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.81 (range: 0.61–1.62, 24th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 10.56 (range: 9.47–13.16, 19th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Insteel Industries, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 126% over the observed period (from an average of 9.9 to 22.2).
Insteel Industries, Inc. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 15.78 | 15.45 | 53th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.81 | 0.99 | 24th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 | 11.94 | 19th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 1.11% | 7.24% | 27th | above its historical average |
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) Valuation & P/E History
Insteel Industries, Inc. (IIIN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills industry currently trading at $29.66 with a market capitalization of $0.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for IIIN based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 15.78 is above the historical median of 15.45, placing IIIN at the 53th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.81 compares to a median of 0.99.
IIIN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Insteel Industries, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether IIIN is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests IIIN is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Insteel Industries, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is IIIN Overvalued or Undervalued?
Insteel Industries, Inc. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 32 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive IIIN is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full IIIN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.IIIN trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.