IIIN (Insteel Industries) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.48 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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IIIN Insteel Industries Inc IIIN
64 GF Score
Price $31.00
GF Value $38.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Insteel Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Insteel Industries IIIN +3.26% 64 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.48 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-17), Insteel Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.48.

Insteel Industries  (NYSE:IIIN) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.

Insteel Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

IIIN vs TG, MEC, AP: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Insteel Industries 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.48 mean?
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.48 as of Jul. 17, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Insteel Industries and its competitors.
Is Insteel Industries' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Insteel Industries' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.48. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to TG and MEC?
Insteel Industries' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.48 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Insteel Industries and its competitors. Insteel Industries's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.48. 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 $38.19, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.48. Insteel Industries' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.48 as of Jul. 17, 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 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.19. GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for IIIN:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.48
  • GF Value™: $38.19 vs. price of $31.00 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1373 Boggs Drive, Mount Airy, NC, USA, 27030
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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