Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Insteel Industries's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.4 Mil.
Insteel Industries's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2025 (19.4 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (19.4 Mil).
It means Insteel Industriesissued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Insteel Industries's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Sep. 2024 (19.5 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (19.4 Mil).
It means Insteel Industriesbought back shares from Sep. 2024 to Sep. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Insteel Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Insteel Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
IIIN vs MEC, TG, AP: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Insteel Industries Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 19.4 Mil mean?
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 19.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors.
Is Insteel Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Insteel Industries' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 19.4 Mil. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to MEC and TG?
Insteel Industries' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 19.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. Insteel Industries's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 19.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insteel Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insteel Industries (IIIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.81, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 19.4 Mil. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 19.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Insteel Industries (IIIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insteel Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.81.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 19.4 Mil
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $31.00 (18% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IIIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 concrete in structures like bridges, parking decks, and buildings, enabling longer spans and slimmer designs. WWR includes engineered structural mesh for primary reinforcement, concrete pipe reinforcement for drainage and sewage systems, and standard WWR for crack control in residential and light commercial construction. The company serves markets in the United States and internationally, with the majority of revenue generated in the United States.
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