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FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Insteel Industries FCF Yield % Related Terms
Insteel Industries FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of -1.71 as of Jul. 17, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2091 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Insteel Industries' FCF Yield % too high?
Insteel Industries' current FCF Yield % is -1.71. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2091 out of 3065 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' FCF Yield % compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2091 out of 3065 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.61. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median FCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 0.61, based on 3,065 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current FCF Yield % is -1.71. 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 FCF Yield % of -1.71. 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 FCF Yield % is -1.71. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8), the current FCF Yield % is -1.71 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 (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:
FCF Yield %: -1.71
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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