Insteel Industries's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.35.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.84.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Insteel Industries was 99.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -30.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.4 Med: 7.2 Max: 264.7
Current: -30.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Insteel Industries was 264.70% per year. The lowest was -68.40% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
IIIN's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 89% of 2500
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.7
vs IIIN: -30.30
Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Insteel Industries EBIT per Share Related Terms
Insteel Industries EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.84
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.84 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2225 out of 2500 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Insteel Industries' EBIT per Share too high?
Insteel Industries' current EBIT per Share is $2.84. The Industrial Products industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Insteel Industries' value of $2.84 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2225 out of 2500 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2225 out of 2500 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Insteel Industries' value of $2.84 is 39.6% 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 EBIT per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median EBIT per Share among Industrial Products companies is 4.70, based on 2,500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current EBIT per Share of $2.84 is 39.6% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current EBIT per Share is $2.84. 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 EBIT per Share is $2.84 and 39.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.70. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current EBIT per Share is $2.84 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:
EBIT per Share: $2.84
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $30.53 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% below the Industrial Products median (#2225 of 2500)
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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