IIIN
Insteel Industries, Inc.
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Insteel Industries (IIIN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$28.17
+0.22 (+0.79%)
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5d:
+4.57%
30d:
-5.31%
90d:
-13.64%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
HIGH Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
54/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$27.91 – $29.99
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
11.6x
FAIR
vs 11.7x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$37.00
+31.3% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$26.67 / $29.56
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
✅ BUY SIGNAL: IIIN shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite slightly low pricing.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$55.14
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$34.24
17.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: IIIN is currently trading at $28.17, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $27.91 to $29.99. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.6) is in line with its historical norms (11.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.3% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IIIN is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $26.67, while resistance sits at $29.56.
Market Sentiment: IIIN scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $37.00 (+31.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, IIIN is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $26.67, while resistance sits at $29.56.
Market Sentiment: IIIN scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $37.00 (+31.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$27.91 -
$29.99
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$27.91 -
$29.99
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support Level
$26.67
Resistance Level
$29.56
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 31.3% below Wall St target ($37.00)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 75/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.64
Wall Street Target
$37.00
(+31.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
17.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-47.8%
Profit Margin
4.0%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.6 vs 11.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$28.09
(0%)
2-Year Target
$28.00
(-1%)
3-Year Target
$27.92
(-1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 12→12)
$28.06
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 50.8%)
$162.21
(+476%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.6, Growth: 50.8%)
$95.07
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.9, Growth: 50.8%)
$80.81
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (19x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.51 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.51
Bull Case
$49.27
(+75%)
Analyst growth 60.3%, PE expands to 20.4
Base Case
$44.79
(+59%)
Market implied 60.3%, PE stable at 18.5
Bear Case
$19.01
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.6 to 11.7
Stabilization Target:
$28.31
(+0.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+0.5%
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Last Tracked
Apr 20, 2026
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