Insteel IndustriesIIIN +3.40%68 OCF Yield % is 2.63 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 8.10. 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 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks worse than 51.72% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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.
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Insteel Industries OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's OCF 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 (IIIN) has a OCF Yield % of 2.63 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1590 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Insteel Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
Insteel Industries' current OCF Yield % of 2.63 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 8.10. The Industrial Products industry median OCF Yield % is 2.84. Insteel Industries' value of 2.63 is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1590 out of 3074 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 Yield % compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1590 out of 3074 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.84. Insteel Industries' value of 2.63 is 7.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.10 vs. the industry median of 2.84, 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 Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 2.84, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current OCF Yield % of 2.63 is 7.4% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current OCF Yield % is 2.63, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 8.10. 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 Yield % is 2.63, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 8.10 and 7.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.84. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current OCF Yield % is 2.63 as of Jun. 26, 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 Yield %: 2.63 (68% below median its 10-year median of 8.10)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $31.00 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1590 of 3074)
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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