ALBANY INTL CORP-CL A (AIN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:AIN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0123481089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, AIN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AIN was compared to 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. AIN has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. AIN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. AIN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AIN was profitable.
In the past year AIN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AIN has been profitable.
AIN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AIN has a Return On Assets (4.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AIN's Return On Equity of 8.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIN outperforms 48.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.57%, AIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AIN is below the industry average of 10.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 8.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.57% |
ROA(3y)5.73%
ROA(5y)6.24%
ROE(3y)10.65%
ROE(5y)11.52%
ROIC(3y)8.07%
ROIC(5y)8.6%
1.3 Margins
AIN has a Profit Margin (6.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AIN's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.14%, AIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AIN has declined.
AIN's Gross Margin of 32.30% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIN outperforms 53.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AIN has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.44% | ||
| GM | 32.3% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AIN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AIN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AIN has less shares outstanding
AIN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.55 indicates that AIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.55, AIN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIN is 2.95, which is a good value as it means it would take AIN, 2.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AIN (2.95) is better than 67.97% of its industry peers.
AIN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AIN (0.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
AIN has a Current Ratio of 3.70. This indicates that AIN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.70, AIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.92 indicates that AIN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.92, AIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AIN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -33.50%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.01% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.20% in the past 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)7.2%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.03% 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 Y2.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.08, the valuation of AIN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AIN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AIN is cheaper than 61.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AIN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.72, AIN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AIN is valued a bit cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
AIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.21.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AIN is valued cheaper than 80.47% of the companies in the same industry.
AIN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AIN is cheaper than 89.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AIN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)8.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.93%, AIN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.91, AIN pays a better dividend. On top of this AIN pays more dividend than 82.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, AIN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of AIN grows each year by 7.66%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
AIN pays out 42.23% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AIN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.23%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:AIN (8/4/2025, 9:41:14 AM)
56.49
+0.61 (+1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.14%
Inst Owner Change-1.43%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change3.97%
Market Cap1.71B
Analysts49.09
Price Target72.76 (28.8%)
Short Float %1.89%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP42.23%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.99%
Max EPS beat(2)15.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.99%
Max EPS beat(4)39.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)11.86%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)14.52%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.32%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.03%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.61%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.72 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.91 |
EPS(TTM)2.68
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)4.67
FCFY8.27%
OCF(TTM)6.99
OCFY12.37%
SpS39.94
BVpS29.8
TBVpS22.63
PEG (NY)8.95
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.6% | ||
| ROE | 8.63% | ||
| ROCE | 9.08% | ||
| ROIC | 6.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.5% | ||
| OM | 11.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.44% | ||
| GM | 32.3% | ||
| FCFM | 11.69% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.21% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 181.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
F-Score4
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 Y2.35%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.2%
Revenue growth 3Y9.82%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.2%
Revenue Next Year-2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y0.83%
EBIT growth 1Y-20.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.92%
EBIT Next Year64.51%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y591.37%
FCF growth 3Y-5.73%
FCF growth 5Y0.72%
OCF growth 1Y80%
OCF growth 3Y0.14%
OCF growth 5Y1.74%