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Insteel IndustriesIIIN +3.26%64 EV-to-EBIT is 12.28 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.35. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,369 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks better than 71.8% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Insteel Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $566.5 Mil.
Insteel Industries's EBIT 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 $47.4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Insteel Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Insteel Industries's current Enterprise Value is $582.1 Mil.
Insteel Industries's EBIT 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 $47.4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 12.28 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.35. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.68 to 149.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #668 out of 2369 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Insteel Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Insteel Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.28 is near median its 10-year median of 12.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 149.16. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56. Insteel Industries' value of 12.28 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #668 out of 2369 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #668 out of 2369 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Insteel Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56. Insteel Industries' value of 12.28 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Insteel Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.68 to 149.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.35 vs. the industry median of 19.56, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.56, based on 2,369 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.28 is 37.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.35. 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 $38.19, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.35 and 37.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.56. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.28 as of Jul. 17, 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 $31.00 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.19.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.28 (near median its 10-year median of 12.35)
GF Value™: $38.19 vs. price of $31.00 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% below the Industrial Products median (#668 of 2369)
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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