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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Insteel Industries's Enterprise Value is €509.1 Mil.
Insteel Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-8.1 Mil. Therefore, Insteel Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is -62.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HZ8'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -219.99 Med: 12.52 Max: 1931.89
Current: -56.33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Insteel Industries was 1931.89. The lowest was -219.99. And the median was 12.52.
FRA:HZ8's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1733
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.94
vs FRA:HZ8: -56.33
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Insteel Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Insteel Industries's share price for today is €26.00.
Insteel Industries's 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 €1.596.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Insteel Industries EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Insteel Industries EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Insteel Industries's current Enterprise Value is €509.1 Mil.
Insteel Industries's Free Cash Flow 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 €-8.1 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 (FRA:HZ8) has a EV-to-FCF of -62.50 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Insteel Industries' EV-to-FCF too high?
Insteel Industries' current EV-to-FCF is -62.50. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' EV-to-FCF compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.94, based on 1,733 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current EV-to-FCF is -62.50. 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?
Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8) has a current EV-to-FCF of -62.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.08, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -62.50. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8), the current EV-to-FCF is -62.50 as of Jul. 18, 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 (FRA:HZ8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insteel Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.08.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HZ8:
EV-to-FCF: -62.50
GF Value™: €33.08 vs. price of €26.00 (21.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HZ8 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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