Insteel IndustriesIIIN -1.52%68 Buyback Yield % is 0.22 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks better than 62.42% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Insteel Industries Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Buyback Yield % 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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.22 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #289 out of 769 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Insteel Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Insteel Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 0.22 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.53. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #289 out of 769 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Buyback Yield % compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #289 out of 769 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Insteel Industries in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Insteel Industries' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 0.53 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. Insteel Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 0.22, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 $30.53 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.22, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 0.30. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.22 as of Jun. 29, 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 $30.53 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.81.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
Buyback Yield %: 0.22 (27% below median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $30.53 (19.3% 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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