Insteel IndustriesIIIN +3.40%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.07. 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 1,724 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks better than 97.39% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.41
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Insteel Industries was 0.41. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.07.
IIIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 97.39% of 1724
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37
vs IIIN: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Insteel Industries was 117.80% per year. The lowest was -42.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Insteel Industries (NYSE:IIIN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Insteel Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Insteel Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio 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, AP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Insteel Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Insteel Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #45 out of 1724 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Insteel Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Insteel Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.41. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Insteel Industries' value of 0.11 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #45 out of 1724 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MEC and TG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #45 out of 1724 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Insteel Industries in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Insteel Industries' value of 0.11 is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Insteel Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,724 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.11 is 70.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 70.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.11 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.11 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $37.81 vs. price of $31.00 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% below the Industrial Products median (#45 of 1724)
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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