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

USA - NYSE:AIN - US0123481089 - Common Stock

57.34 USD
-0.66 (-1.14%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 8:15:19 PM
57.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/22/2025, 8:15:19 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AIN. AIN was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While AIN has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. AIN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AIN was profitable.
AIN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years AIN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years AIN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

AIN has a Return On Assets of 3.61%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 48.46% of its industry peers.
AIN has a Return On Equity of 7.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 45.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AIN (5.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AIN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.01%.
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

The Profit Margin of AIN (5.25%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AIN has declined.
The Operating Margin of AIN (9.77%) 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 51.54% of its industry peers.
AIN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for AIN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AIN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AIN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.40 indicates that AIN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AIN has a Altman-Z score of 3.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AIN outperforms 59.23% of its industry peers.
AIN has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.67. This is a neutral value as AIN would need 4.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AIN's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.67 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AIN outperforms 56.15% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, AIN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 4.67
Altman-Z 3.4
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.05%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.51, AIN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 87.69% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.01% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.16% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.14% on average over the past years.
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

AIN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.83% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AIN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AIN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
AIN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.35, which indicates a correct valuation of AIN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AIN is valued a bit cheaper than 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
AIN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 16.35
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

AIN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AIN is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
74.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AIN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.77
EV/EBITDA 10.07
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 1.91%.
In the last 3 months the price of AIN has falen by -20.61%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.80, AIN pays a better dividend. On top of this AIN pays more dividend than 83.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, AIN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%

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
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

52.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AIN. 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 (10/22/2025, 8:15:19 PM)

After market: 57.34 0 (0%)

57.34

-0.66 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners106.47%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change0.87%
Market Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.19B
Net Income(TTM)62.25M
Analysts47.27
Price Target67.66 (18%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.66%
DP52.92%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (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)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 16.35
P/S 1.43
P/FCF 17.77
P/OCF 10.55
P/B 1.9
P/tB 2.54
EV/EBITDA 10.07
EPS(TTM)2.68
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)3.51
Fwd EY6.12%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY5.63%
OCF(TTM)5.43
OCFY9.48%
SpS40.19
BVpS30.12
TBVpS22.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.62
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.21%
ROICexgc 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 3.4
F-Score3
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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 Year59.67%
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%