Commercial Metals Company (CMC)vsInsteel Industries Inc (IIIN)
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
$62.41
-2.19%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.09B
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc
$33.89
+1.70%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $593.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Commercial Metals Company generates 1081% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $677.91M). IIIN leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 5.5%. IIIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.84. IIIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
CMC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
IIIN
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.3%
Fair Value
$186.26
Current Price
$62.41
$123.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+67.3%
Fair Value
$113.72
Current Price
$33.88
$79.84 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 51.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
5.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.0% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMC
The strongest argument for CMC centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : IIIN
The strongest argument for IIIN centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.84 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CMC
The primary concerns for CMC are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IIIN
The primary concerns for IIIN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMC profiles as a value stock while IIIN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
IIIN is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
CMC generates stronger free cash flow (79M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IIIN scores higher overall (73/100 vs 66/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. CMC offers better value entry with a 55.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Commercial Metals Company
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Commercial Metals Company manufactures, recycles, and manufactures steel and metal products and related materials and services in the United States, Poland, China, Germany, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Insteel Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · METAL FABRICATION · USA
Insteel Industries, Inc., manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. The company is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
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