Insteel IndustriesIIIN -1.38%64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.40 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates IIIN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,926 Industrial Products companies, Insteel Industries ranks worse than 82.24% on this metric.
Insteel Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Insteel Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
IIIN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.39 Max: 1.06
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, Insteel Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 1.06. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.39.
IIIN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 82.24% of 1926
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs IIIN: 0.40
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Insteel Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
IIIN vs TG, MEC, AP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Insteel Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Insteel Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insteel Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.40 as of Jul. 05, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Insteel Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.27 to 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1584 out of 1926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Insteel Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Insteel Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.06. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.76. Insteel Industries' value of 0.40 is 77.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1584 out of 1926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TG and MEC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Insteel Industries ranks #1584 out of 1926 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Insteel Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.76. Insteel Industries' value of 0.40 is 77.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Insteel Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.27 to 1.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.76, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.76, based on 1,926 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Insteel Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.40 is 77.3% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Insteel Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insteel Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 $37.88, compared to a current price of $29.92 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 77.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.76. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Insteel Industries (IIIN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.40 as of Jul. 05, 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 $37.88.
GuruFocus considers Insteel Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IIIN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $37.88 vs. price of $29.92 (21% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1584 of 1926)
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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