Insteel Industries Profit Margin

Insteel Industries posts a profit margin of 4.0% as of September 2026. That compares with 6.33% in the prior-year period — down 36.9% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 8.31%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Insteel Industries's profit margin was 6.33%. The latest reading is 4.0% — a 36.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Industrials stocks, a profit margin near 8.31% is typical. Insteel Industries's 4.0% is lower that level. That is roughly 51.9% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Insteel Industries's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 4.0% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for IIIN's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 8.31%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Insteel Industries's other metric pages and overview cover the third.