Insteel IndustriesIIIN -1.52%69 Days Inventory is 96.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 74.87. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,972 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks better than 70.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.59 Med: 74.87 Max: 94.08
Current: 83.81
During the past 13 years, Insteel Industries's highest Days Inventory was 94.08. The lowest was 57.59. And the median was 74.87.
IIIN's Days Inventory is ranked better than 70.86% of 2972
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.385
vs IIIN: 83.81
Insteel Industries's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (65.26) to Mar. 2026 (96.79).
It might indicate that Insteel Industries's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Insteel Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Insteel Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.
Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Insteel Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Insteel Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Insteel Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Insteel Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 96.79 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 74.87. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 57.59 to 94.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #866 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Insteel Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Insteel Industries' current Days Inventory of 96.79 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 74.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.59 to a high of 94.08. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.39. Insteel Industries' value of 96.79 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #866 out of 2972 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Inventory compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #866 out of 2972 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Insteel Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.39. Insteel Industries' value of 96.79 is 18.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Insteel Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 57.59 to 94.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.87 vs. the industry median of 119.39, Insteel Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.39, based on 2,972 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current Days Inventory of 96.79 is 18.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current Days Inventory is 96.79, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 74.87. 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 Days Inventory is 96.79, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 74.87 and 18.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 119.39. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Days Inventory is 96.79 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 $30.53 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:
Days Inventory: 96.79 (29% above median its 10-year median of 74.87)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $30.53 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% below the Industrial Products median (#866 of 2972)
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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