Insteel Industries's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.58.
Insteel Industries's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.79.
Insteel Industries's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.91.
Therefore, Insteel Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.46.
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Insteel Industries Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Insteel Industries Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle 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: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Insteel Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Cash Conversion Cycle of 100.46 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors.
Is Insteel Industries' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Insteel Industries' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 100.46. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23. Insteel Industries' value of 100.46 is 17.8% below this industry median. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MEC and TG?
Insteel Industries' Cash Conversion Cycle of 100.46 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23. Insteel Industries' value of 100.46 is 17.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Industrial Products companies is 122.23, based on 3,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 100.46 is 17.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 100.46. 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 $30.48 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 100.46 and 17.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 122.23. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 100.46 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 $30.48 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.81.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 100.46
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $30.48 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Industrial Products median
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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