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Insteel IndustriesIIIN +0.68%82 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $34.42 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,044 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks better than 73.24% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-07), Insteel Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $34.42. The stock price of Insteel Industries is $31.26. Therefore, Insteel Industries's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.98 Max: 2.03
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Insteel Industries was 2.03. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.98.
IIIN's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 73.24% of 2044
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.735
vs IIIN: 0.91
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Insteel Industries's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
31.26
/
34.424374058465
=
0.91
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Insteel Industries Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
IIIN vs MEC, TG, LQMT: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $34.42 mean?
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $34.42 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #547 out of 2044 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Insteel Industries' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Insteel Industries' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $34.42. The Industrial Products industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.74. Insteel Industries' value of $34.42 is 1883.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #547 out of 2044 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #547 out of 2044 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Insteel Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.74. Insteel Industries' value of $34.42 is 1883.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Industrial Products companies is 1.74, based on 2,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $34.42 is 1883.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $34.42. 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 $39.10, compared to a current price of $31.26 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $34.42 and 1883.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.74. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $34.42 as of Sep. 07, 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 $31.26 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.10.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $34.42
GF Value™: $39.10 vs. price of $31.26 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1883.9% above the Industrial Products median (#547 of 2044)
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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