Insteel Industries Inc (IIIN)vsOshkosh Corporation (OSK)
IIIN
Insteel Industries Inc
$28.17
+0.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $559.51M
OSK
Oshkosh Corporation
$140.40
-0.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oshkosh Corporation generates 1355% more annual revenue ($10.76B vs $739.51M). OSK leads profitability with a 4.6% profit margin vs 4.0%. OSK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. OSK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
IIIN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
OSK
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.2%
Fair Value
$32.25
Current Price
$28.17
$4.08 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for OSK.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
17.9% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
4.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 27.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IIIN
The strongest argument for IIIN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 17.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OSK
The strongest argument for OSK centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : IIIN
The primary concerns for IIIN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OSK
The primary concerns for OSK are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth. Thin 4.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IIIN profiles as a growth stock while OSK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
IIIN is growing revenue faster at 17.9% — sustainability is the question.
OSK generates stronger free cash flow (275M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OSK scores higher overall (58/100 vs 55/100). Both earn "Buy" and "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.
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.
Visit Website →Oshkosh Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures and markets specialty vehicles and bodies worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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