AIN Albany International Corp. - Fundamental Analysis
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AIN Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Consumer Cyclical
Textile Manufacturing
Current Price
Live
$57.56
Analyst Target
$55.25
-4.0%
Downside
52W High
$83.65
52W Low
$41.15
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$1.7B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-6.1%
Profit margin
-4.7%
Debt/Equity
0.65
Dividend yield
1.93%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
78%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a weak financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of just 2/9, indicating significant deterioration in core profitability and earnings quality. Despite a reasonable current ratio and moderate debt/equity, the company is reporting negative profit and operating margins (-4.66% and -43.73% respectively), alongside a year-over-year revenue decline of 12.40%, which severely undermines its valuation. Although the stock trades below its 52-week high and has a modest dividend yield of 1.93%, the technical trend is deeply bearish (0/100), and analyst consensus is a hold with a target price below current levels. The combination of deteriorating fundamentals, poor earnings predictability, and lackluster price performance over the past three years supports a bearish outlook.
Key Strengths
Current Ratio of 2.34 indicates short-term liquidity strength
Debt/Equity of 0.65 is below sector average, suggesting conservative capital structure
Dividend yield of 1.93% is stable with a payout ratio of 53.23%
Recent quarterly EPS showed strong Q/Q growth of +24.6%
Gross margin remains positive at 20.44%, indicating some pricing power or cost control
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 signals severe financial distress and weak earnings quality
Operating margin of -43.73% reflects deep operational inefficiencies or structural cost issues
Revenue has declined YoY by 12.40%, continuing a negative trend
Profit margin of -4.66% and ROE of -6.11% indicate unprofitability and poor capital efficiency
Analyst target price of $55.25 is below current price of $57.56, implying downside risk
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$48.5
-15.7% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
37
Weak
45
30
35
20
55
AI Verdict
High risk, low reward potential
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score, Negative profitability metrics, Declining revenue, Bearish technical trend, Analyst target below market price
Confidence
80%
Value
45/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 19.39 is below sector average of 55.58
- Price/Sales of 1.48 is reasonable
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number available due to unprofitability
- P/B of 2.23 not justified by current ROE
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Q/Q EPS growth of +24.6% shows recent improvement
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth YoY is -12.40%
- Earnings growth expectations are inconsistent
Past
35/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Historically beat earnings estimates in earlier quarters (e.g., 2020–2022)
Watchpoints
- Last 4 quarters: only 1 beat, average surprise of -2.54%
- 5Y price return is -20.0%, 3Y is -45.0%
Health
20/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio of 2.34 and Quick Ratio of 1.60 support short-term solvency
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates critical financial weakness
- ROA of -0.95%, ROE of -6.11%, and negative operating margin
Dividend
55/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 1.93% is above sector average
- Payout ratio of 53.23% is sustainable if earnings stabilize
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score is only 40/100
- Unprofitability raises concerns about long-term dividend security
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$57.56
Analyst Target
$55.25
Upside/Downside
-4.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AIN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AIN
Albany International Corp.
Primary
|
-20.0% | -45.0% | -27.5% | -19.5% | +12.4% | -0.5% |
|
ADNT
Adient plc
Peer
|
-36.0% | -47.7% | +27.9% | -4.9% | +11.6% | -1.9% |
|
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
+60.4% | -5.4% | +11.6% | +9.9% | +6.1% | +3.3% |
|
ACVA
ACV Auctions Inc.
Peer
|
-72.8% | -8.0% | -61.5% | -41.7% | +2.9% | -2.8% |
|
BH-A
Biglari Holdings Inc.
Peer
|
+361.4% | +231.2% | +131.1% | +55.9% | +29.8% | +2.3% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
19.39
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.23
P/S Ratio
1.48
EV/Revenue
1.77
EV/EBITDA
34.67
Market Cap
$1.7B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-4.66%
Operating Margin
-43.73%
Gross Margin
20.44%
ROE
-6.11%
ROA
-0.95%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-12.4%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.65
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.34
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.6
Excellent
Cash/Share
$3.77
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-03-02
$N/A
2025-11-05
$0.71
-2.6% surprise
2025-07-30
$0.57
-22.4% surprise
2025-04-30
$0.73
+17.4% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing AIN against 94 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(6 bullish, 49 neutral, 39 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-6.11%
This Stock
vs
6.27%
Sector Avg
-197.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-4.66%
This Stock
vs
0.86%
Sector Avg
-645.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.65
This Stock
vs
1.65
Sector Avg
-60.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-12.4%
This Stock
vs
7.65%
Sector Avg
-262.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.34
This Stock
vs
1.86
Sector Avg
+25.6%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AIN
Albany International Corp.
|
BEARISH | $1.7B | - | -6.1% | -4.7% | $57.56 | |
|
ADNT
Adient plc
|
BEARISH | $1.71B | - | -8.1% | -1.9% | $21.61 | |
|
ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.64B | 6.71 | 39.0% | 5.4% | $7.78 | |
|
ACVA
ACV Auctions Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.54B | - | -16.3% | -9.9% | $8.5 | |
|
BH-A
Biglari Holdings Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.51B | 227.28 | 0.4% | 0.5% | $2434.13 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | KLEVELAND GUNNAR | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 2,300 | $96,701 |
| 2025-08-12 | STONE CHRISTOPHER ERIC | Officer | Stock Award | 6,905 | - |
| 2025-08-05 | KLEVELAND GUNNAR | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 1,750 | $104,557 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
4 analysts
JP Morgan
2026-01-16
Neutral
Neutral
Truist Securities
2025-11-07
Hold
Hold
JP Morgan
2025-10-15
Neutral
Neutral
Truist Securities
2025-08-01
Buy
Hold
Baird
2025-07-31
Outperform
Neutral
Past News Coverage
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