IIIN:NGS-Insteel Industries Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Metal Fabrication | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 27.96

Change

+0.16 (+0.58)%

Market Cap

USD 0.68B

Volume

0.05M

Analyst Target

USD 19.00
Analyst Rating

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About

Insteel Industries Inc manufactures steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. It manufactures & markets PC strand & welded wire reinforcement, including ESM, concrete pipe reinforcement & standard welded wire reinforcement.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Metal Fabrication) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -26.98% 27% F 9% A-
Dividend Return 0.31% 33% F 3% F
Total Return -26.66% 27% F 8% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -28.27% 27% F 9% A-
Dividend Return 0.31% 17% F 3% F
Total Return -27.96% 27% F 8% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 26.98% 40% F 64% D
Dividend Return 9.40% 40% F 29% F
Total Return 36.38% 40% F 60% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 20.00% 45% F 81% B-
Dividend Return 25.23% 45% F 83% B
Total Return 5.23% 86% B+ 84% B
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 50.47% 45% F 19% F
Risk Adjusted Return 49.99% 45% F 65% D
Market Capitalization 0.68B 50% F 50% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Metal Fabrication) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.50 29% 24%
Price/Book Ratio 1.64 63% 50%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.90 63% 41%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 11.43 38% 42%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.27% 63% 43%
Return on Invested Capital 3.84% 25% 40%
Return on Assets 2.88% 50% 57%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.