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ALBANY INTL CORP-CL A (AIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AIN - US0123481089 - Common Stock

64.635 USD
-0.35 (-0.55%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 2:23:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

AIN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 127 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While AIN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. AIN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AIN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
AIN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAIN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of AIN (3.61%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AIN has a Return On Equity of 7.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 44.09% of its industry peers.
AIN has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 40.94% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AIN is below the industry average of 10.48%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 7%
ROIC 5.58%
ROA(3y)5.73%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)10.65%
ROE(5y)11.52%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)8.6%
AIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAIN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 5.25%, AIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.61% of the companies in the same industry.
AIN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AIN has a Operating Margin (9.77%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AIN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AIN has a Gross Margin of 31.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 51.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AIN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.77%
PM (TTM) 5.25%
GM 31.61%
OM growth 3Y-15.2%
OM growth 5Y-8.79%
PM growth 3Y-17.66%
PM growth 5Y-10.73%
GM growth 3Y-7.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.85%
AIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAIN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AIN is destroying value.
AIN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AIN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AIN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
AIN Yearly Shares OutstandingAIN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
AIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAIN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.55 indicates that AIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.55, AIN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIN is 4.67, which is a neutral value as it means it would take AIN, 4.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AIN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.67. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 51.97% of its industry peers.
AIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating AIN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.50, AIN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 4.67
Altman-Z 3.55
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC9.53%
AIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAIN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.51 indicates that AIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AIN (3.51) is better than 84.25% of its industry peers.
AIN has a Quick Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that AIN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.78, AIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.51
Quick Ratio 2.78
AIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAIN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AIN have decreased strongly by -33.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AIN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.01% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AIN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AIN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.14% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.5%
EPS 3Y-3.88%
EPS 5Y-5.01%
EPS Q2Q%-35.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y9.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AIN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AIN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y0.83%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAIN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAIN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.12, the valuation of AIN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIN is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. AIN is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.42, AIN is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AIN is valued a bit cheaper than 62.99% of the companies in the same industry.
AIN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.12
Fwd PE 18.42
AIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAIN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AIN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AIN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.03
EV/EBITDA 11.08
AIN Per share dataAIN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AIN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
AIN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.87.
AIN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of AIN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.66%!
AIN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AIN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years23
AIN Yearly Dividends per shareAIN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

AIN pays out 52.92% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AIN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.92%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
AIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAIN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
AIN Dividend Payout.AIN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AIN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ALBANY INTL CORP-CL A

NYSE:AIN (8/26/2025, 2:23:57 PM)

64.635

-0.35 (-0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners104.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.68%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change4.83%
Market Cap1.91B
Analysts49.09
Price Target67.66 (4.68%)
Short Float %1.93%
Short Ratio1.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.73%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP52.92%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date06-06 2025-06-06 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.22%
Max EPS beat(2)15.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.22%
Max EPS beat(4)39.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.31%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.72%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.43%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.32%
PT rev (1m)-7.01%
PT rev (3m)-11.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.12
Fwd PE 18.42
P/S 1.61
P/FCF 20.03
P/OCF 11.9
P/B 2.15
P/tB 2.86
EV/EBITDA 11.08
EPS(TTM)2.68
EY4.15%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)5.43
OCFY8.41%
SpS40.19
BVpS30.12
TBVpS22.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 7%
ROCE 7.71%
ROIC 5.58%
ROICexc 6.01%
ROICexgc 7.14%
OM 9.77%
PM (TTM) 5.25%
GM 31.61%
FCFM 8.03%
ROA(3y)5.73%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)10.65%
ROE(5y)11.52%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)8.6%
ROICexc(3y)9.38%
ROICexc(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc(3y)11.32%
ROICexgc(5y)12.76%
ROCE(3y)11.15%
ROCE(5y)11.88%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-15.21%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.51%
OM growth 3Y-15.2%
OM growth 5Y-8.79%
PM growth 3Y-17.66%
PM growth 5Y-10.73%
GM growth 3Y-7.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.85%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 4.67
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 74.26%
Cap/Sales 5.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 78.77%
Profit Quality 152.95%
Current Ratio 3.51
Quick Ratio 2.78
Altman-Z 3.55
F-Score3
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)113.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.75%
Profit Quality(3y)82.39%
Profit Quality(5y)96.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.5%
EPS 3Y-3.88%
EPS 5Y-5.01%
EPS Q2Q%-35.96%
EPS Next Y-3.67%
EPS Next 2Y5.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.16%
Revenue growth 3Y9.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.2%
Revenue Next Year-3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.48%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y0.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-31.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.92%
EBIT Next Year65.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y861.65%
FCF growth 3Y-5.73%
FCF growth 5Y0.72%
OCF growth 1Y52.36%
OCF growth 3Y0.14%
OCF growth 5Y1.74%