Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Insteel Industries's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74%.
The industry rank for Insteel Industries's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 62.28% of 1898
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 7.97
vs IIIN: 1.74
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Insteel Industries 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Insteel Industries 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insteel Industries's 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's 10-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a 10-Year RORE % of 1.74 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1182 out of 1898 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Insteel Industries' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Insteel Industries' current 10-Year RORE % is 1.74. The Industrial Products industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.97. Insteel Industries' value of 1.74 is 78.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1182 out of 1898 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' 10-Year RORE % compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1182 out of 1898 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.97. Insteel Industries' value of 1.74 is 78.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.97, based on 1,898 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current 10-Year RORE % of 1.74 is 78.2% 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 7.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current 10-Year RORE % is 1.74. 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 $37.87, compared to a current price of $29.92 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 1.74 and 78.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.97. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current 10-Year RORE % is 1.74 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 $29.92 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.87.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
10-Year RORE %: 1.74
GF Value™: $37.87 vs. price of $29.92 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1182 of 1898)
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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