Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8) Total Operating Expense: €31.5 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:HZ8 Insteel Industries Inc FRA:HZ8
64 GF Score
Price €26.00
GF Value €32.03
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What is Insteel Industries Total Operating Expense?

Insteel Industries FRA:HZ8 64 Total Operating Expense is €31.5 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HZ8 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Insteel Industries's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.4 Mil. Insteel Industries's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €31.5 Mil.

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Insteel Industries Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Insteel Industries Total Operating Expense Chart

Insteel Industries Annual Data
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Insteel Industries Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €31.5 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €31.5 Mil mean?
Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8) has a Total Operating Expense of €31.5 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors.
Is Insteel Industries' Total Operating Expense too high?
Insteel Industries' current Total Operating Expense is €31.5 Mil. Overall, Insteel Industries has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insteel Industries' Total Operating Expense compare to TG and MEC?
Insteel Industries' Total Operating Expense of €31.5 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. Insteel Industries's current Total Operating Expense is €31.5 Mil. 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?
Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8) has a current Total Operating Expense of €31.5 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.03, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €31.5 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (FRA:HZ8), the current Total Operating Expense is €31.5 Mil as of Jun. 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 (FRA:HZ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insteel Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HZ8:

  • Total Operating Expense: €31.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €32.03 vs. price of €26.00 (18.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HZ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Insteel Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges IIIN:USA
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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