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Insteel IndustriesIIIN +0.10%79 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.86 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,417 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks worse than 84.82% on this metric.
Insteel Industries's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.46.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.87.
During the past 12 months, Insteel Industries's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -29.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Insteel Industries's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 179.90% per year. The lowest was -62.50% per year. And the median was 16.20% per year.
Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Insteel Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Insteel Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Insteel Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
IIIN vs MEC, TG, LQMT: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's PE Ratio falls into.
Insteel Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Insteel Industries's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.86
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.86 mean?
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.86 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2050 out of 2417 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Insteel Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Insteel Industries' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.86. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Insteel Industries' value of $1.86 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2050 out of 2417 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2050 out of 2417 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Insteel Industries' value of $1.86 is 46.9% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.86 is 46.9% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.86. 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 $38.54, compared to a current price of $30.65 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.86 and 46.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.50. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.86 as of Jun. 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 $30.65 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.54.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.86
GF Value™: $38.54 vs. price of $30.65 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2050 of 2417)
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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