Insteel(US:IIIN)2025-07-02 06:18Business Overview - Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications[6] - In 2017, Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) accounted for 62% of sales, while PC Strand accounted for 38%[5] - Nonresidential construction accounted for 85% of sales, while residential construction accounted for 15%[9] - Concrete product manufacturers accounted for 70% of sales, while distributors, rebar fabricators, and contractors accounted for 30%[10] Growth Strategy & Acquisitions - Existing facilities are capable of generating over $700 million of annualized revenues at current ASPs with minimal incremental capex required[30] - In November 2010, Insteel acquired Ivy Steel & Wire, Inc for $50.3 million[33] - In August 2014, Insteel acquired American Spring Wire Corporation for $33.5 million[36] Financial Performance - FY2017 net sales were $388.9 million[39] - In 2017, raw materials accounted for 67% of the cost of sales, manufacturing costs accounted for 26%, and freight accounted for 7%[43] - EBITDA in 2017 was $48.2 million, representing 12.4% of EBITDA Margin[55] - Net earnings in 2017 were $1.17 per diluted share[61] - As of September 30, 2017, Insteel was debt-free with $32.1 million of cash and cash equivalents[73] Market & Outlook - Total construction spending for 2016 was up 6.5% from the prior year[80] - Total nonresidential building construction is forecasted to grow 3.8% in 2017 and 3.6% in 2018[100] - The FAST Act authorizes $305 billion of funding over a five-year period, including $226.2 billion for federal highway investment[104]