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Worthington Enterprises vs Insteel Industries: WOR and IIIN compared
Worthington Enterprises is the larger company: $344M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $209M for Insteel Industries (Q4 FY26). Insteel Industries is growing faster (+18% against +13% a year earlier). Insteel Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.9% against 3.8%.
Where the money goes: WOR and IIIN
Worthington Enterprises (WOR) · Q1 FY27
Worthington Enterprises, Q1 FY27: revenue $344M (+13% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $42.6M, operating cash flow $66.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Insteel Industries (IIIN) · Q4 FY26
Insteel Industries, Q4 FY26: revenue $209M (+18% year over year), operating margin 4.9%, net earnings $7.7M, operating cash flow $18.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Worthington Enterprises (WOR) | Insteel Industries (IIIN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q4 FY26 |
| Revenue | $344M | $209M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | +18% |
| Gross margin | 26.4% | 10.0% |
| Operating margin | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Net earnings | $42.6M | $7.7M |
| Net margin | 12.4% | 3.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $66.7M | $18.6M |
| Free cash flow | $54.0M | $15.9M |
| Market value | $3.0B | $583M |
| P/E | 18.3× | 19.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $70.40 | $37.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Insteel Industries
- Welded Wire Reinforcement: $135M (65%)
- PC Strand: $73.9M (35%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Worthington Enterprises or Insteel Industries?
Worthington Enterprises is the larger company: $344M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $209M for Insteel Industries (Q4 FY26).
Is Worthington Enterprises or Insteel Industries growing faster?
Insteel Industries is growing faster (+18% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Worthington Enterprises or Insteel Industries?
Insteel Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.9% against 3.8%.
More: Worthington Enterprises earnings · how Worthington Enterprises makes money · Insteel Industries earnings · how Insteel Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 9, 2026; 10-K filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.