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Albany International Corporation (AIN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: AIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $64.5
1 Year Target Price $64.5
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -38.41% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.71B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.83 | 1Y Target Price 64.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.83 | 1Y Target Price 64.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.4 | 52 Weeks Range 50.38 - 88.29 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 50.38 - 88.29 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.84% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.01 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.25% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.66% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.71% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.83 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2055100623 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.44 |
Enterprise Value 2055100623 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.73 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.68 | Shares Outstanding 29468100 | Shares Floating 29225355 |
Shares Outstanding 29468100 | Shares Floating 29225355 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.25 | Percent Institutions 106.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Albany International Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Albany International Corporation was founded in 1895 as Albany Felt Company. Initially focused on producing papermaking felts, it has evolved into a global engineered textiles and materials processing company. Through strategic acquisitions and innovation, it expanded its product offerings and geographic reach.
Core Business Areas
- Machine Clothing: Supplies custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to the paper, pulp, tissue, and nonwovens industries. Machine Clothing represented a major portion of the company's revenue.
- Albany Engineered Composites (AEC): Develops and manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace and other demanding applications. This segment includes aircraft engine components and airframe structures.
Leadership and Structure
Albany International is led by an experienced management team, headed by the CEO. The organizational structure is based on business segments, with functional departments supporting operations, sales, and technology.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Paper Machine Clothing: Custom-engineered fabrics used in the paper manufacturing process. Market share is significant but varies by region and paper grade. Competitors include Voith and AstenJohnson.
- Composite Aircraft Components: Lightweight, high-strength composite components for aircraft engines and airframes. Market share depends on specific programs and OEM relationships. Competitors include Hexcel and Spirit AeroSystems.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The engineered textiles and advanced composites industries are driven by demand for efficient manufacturing processes (papermaking) and lightweight, high-performance materials (aerospace). Growth is influenced by global economic conditions and technological advancements.
Positioning
Albany International holds a leading position in machine clothing and a growing presence in aerospace composites. Competitive advantages stem from technical expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and proprietary technologies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for machine clothing is estimated in the billions of dollars globally. The aerospace composites market is also substantial and growing, driven by increasing aircraft production. Albany is well positioned in key segments but faces competition from larger players.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market position in machine clothing
- Growing presence in aerospace composites
- Proprietary technologies
- Long-standing customer relationships
- Diversified revenue streams
Weaknesses
- Dependence on cyclical industries (paper, aerospace)
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Capital-intensive manufacturing
- Concentration of revenues within a limited number of customers
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new applications for composite materials
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Benefiting from increasing aircraft production rates
Threats
- Intensifying competition
- Economic downturns
- Technological obsolescence
- Geopolitical risks
- Changes in environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VOITH
- AST
- HEXCEL
- SPR
Competitive Landscape
Albany International faces competition from larger, more diversified companies. Its competitive advantages lie in its technical expertise and focus on specific market niches.
Major Acquisitions
Harris & Bruno International
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 64
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Albany International's product offerings in the paper industry with coating and printing equipment.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Albany International's growth has been driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The AEC segment has been a key growth driver in recent years.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increasing demand for aerospace composites and continued strength in machine clothing. Analyst estimates vary based on economic conditions and industry trends.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new manufacturing facilities, product development efforts, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Albany International is a well-established company with a strong position in the machine clothing market and a growing presence in aerospace composites. The company benefits from its technical expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and diversified revenue streams. However, it faces challenges from cyclical industries and intensifying competition. Its success depends on continued innovation and strategic investments.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company Website
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate. Financial data requires access to real-time feeds for accuracy.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Albany International Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Rochester, NH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-09-30 | CEO - | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Textile Manufacturing | Full time employees 5400 | Website https://www.albint.com |
Full time employees 5400 | Website https://www.albint.com | ||
Albany International Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the machine clothing and engineered composites businesses. It operates through two segments: Machine Clothing (MC) and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC). The MC segment designs, manufactures, and markets paper machine clothing for use in the manufacturing of papers, paperboards, tissues, towels, pulps, nonwovens, building products, tannery, and textiles, as well as nonwovens, fiber cement, and several other industrial applications. This segment offers paper machine clothing forming, pressing, and drying fabrics, as well as processing belts; and engineered fabrics. Its AEC segment 3D-woven and injected composite components for aircraft engines composite airframe and engine components for military and commercial aircraft. It also operates in the United States, Switzerland, France, Brazil, China, Mexico, Germany, and internationally. Albany International Corp. was incorporated in 1895 and is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire.
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