Insteel IndustriesIIIN +3.40%68 OCF Margin % is 2.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 11.42. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,037 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks worse than 68.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 11.42 Max: 21.9
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Insteel Industries was 21.90%. The lowest was 0.69%. And the median was 11.42%.
IIIN's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 68.82% of 3037
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.95
vs IIIN: 2.30
Insteel Industries OCF Margin % Related Terms
Insteel Industries OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's OCF Margin % 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 (IIIN) has a OCF Margin % of 2.94% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 11.42. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 21.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2090 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Insteel Industries' OCF Margin % too high?
Insteel Industries' current OCF Margin % of 2.94% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 21.90. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Insteel Industries' value of 2.94% is 57.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2090 out of 3037 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' OCF Margin % compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #2090 out of 3037 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.95. Insteel Industries' value of 2.94% is 57.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Insteel Industries' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 0.69 to 21.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.42 vs. the industry median of 6.95, 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 OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.95, based on 3,037 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current OCF Margin % of 2.94% is 57.7% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current OCF Margin % is 2.94%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 11.42. 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 $37.81, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 2.94%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 11.42 and 57.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 6.95. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current OCF Margin % is 2.94% as of Mar. 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% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.81.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
OCF Margin %: 2.94% (74% below median its 10-year median of 11.42)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $31.00 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2090 of 3037)
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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