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Insteel IndustriesIIIN +0.10%79 Equity-to-Asset is 0.78 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.79. 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 3,079 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks better than 84.05% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Insteel Industries's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $371.4 Mil. Insteel Industries's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $473.9 Mil.
Therefore, Insteel Industries's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 0.79 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Insteel Industries was 0.86. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.79.
IIIN's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 84.05% of 3079
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs IIIN: 0.78
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Insteel Industries Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Insteel Industries Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Insteel Industries's Equity to Asset Ratio 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.78 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.73 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #491 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Insteel Industries' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Insteel Industries' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.78 is near median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 0.86. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Insteel Industries' value of 0.78 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #491 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #491 out of 3079 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Insteel Industries in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Insteel Industries' value of 0.78 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Insteel Industries' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.73 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.57, Insteel Industries has consistently been above 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.57, based on 3,079 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.78 is 36.8% above 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.79. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 36.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.57. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.78 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.78 (near median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: $38.54 vs. price of $30.65 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% above the Industrial Products median (#491 of 3079)
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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