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Albany International Corporation (AIN)

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$63.92
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08/28/2025: AIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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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

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$64.5 Target price
52w Low $50.6
Current$63.92
52w High $92.39

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -38.41%
Avg. Invested days 26
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.88B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 31.8
1Y Target Price 64.5
Price to earnings Ratio 31.8
1Y Target Price 64.5
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 1.38
52 Weeks Range 50.60 - 92.39
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 50.60 - 92.39
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.67%
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 2025-07-30
When -
Estimate 0.77
Actual 0.57

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 31.8
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2221889820
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59
Enterprise Value 2221889820
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.87
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.55
Shares Outstanding 29468100
Shares Floating 29225355
Shares Outstanding 29468100
Shares Floating 29225355
Percent Insiders 1.25
Percent Institutions 106.23

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Albany International Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Albany International Corporation was founded in 1895 as Albany Felt Company. It evolved from a producer of paper machine clothing to a high-tech materials processing and manufacturing company. Key milestones include expansion into aerospace composites and strategic acquisitions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Machine Clothing: Supplies engineered fabrics essential to paper, pulp, tissue, and other industrial manufacturing processes. These fabrics facilitate water removal and sheet formation.
  • Albany Engineered Composites: Develops and manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace and other industries, offering lightweight, high-strength solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO is Daniel A. Halftermeyer. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various functional areas, including finance, operations, and sales.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Paper Machine Clothing: Engineered fabrics used in paper manufacturing. Market share is estimated around 30% globally. Competitors include Valmet and Voith.
  • Aerospace Composites: Composite structures for aircraft engines and airframes. Market share varies depending on specific applications, but considered a leader in certain segments. Competitors include Hexcel Corporation and Cytec Solvay Group.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The paper machine clothing industry is mature and relatively stable. The aerospace composites market is growing, driven by demand for lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Positioning

Albany International is a leader in both its core business areas, benefiting from technological expertise and long-standing customer relationships. It holds a strong position in paper machine clothing and is expanding in aerospace composites.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for paper machine clothing is estimated at $2 billion annually. The aerospace composites market is significantly larger, estimated at $30+ billion annually. Albany International is positioned to capture a growing share of the aerospace market.

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Strengths

  • Strong market position in paper machine clothing
  • Growing presence in aerospace composites
  • Proprietary technology and manufacturing capabilities
  • Established customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on cyclical industries (paper and aerospace)
  • Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
  • Dependence on key customers

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new aerospace applications
  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Acquisitions to expand product portfolio
  • Innovation in composite materials

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Technological disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VMI
  • VOITH
  • HEXCEL

Competitive Landscape

Albany International's advantages include its technological expertise, global presence, and strong customer relationships. Disadvantages include its exposure to cyclical industries.

Major Acquisitions

Harris Machine Tools

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 12.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Albany Engineered Composites' manufacturing capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Albany International has achieved consistent growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by demand in both the paper machine clothing and aerospace composites segments.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new manufacturing facilities and expansion of the aerospace composites business.

Summary

Albany International shows promising growth, particularly in the aerospace sector, with strong financials and a leading position in machine clothing. The cyclical nature of its industries and dependence on key customers poses a risk. Continued innovation and strategic acquisitions will be key to sustained success. Strong fundamentals and a positive outlook warrant a closer look.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Market Research Reports, Analyst Estimates

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change.

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About Albany International Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Rochester, NH, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-09-30
President, CEO & Director Mr. Gunnar Kleveland
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Textile Manufacturing
Full time employees 5400
Full time employees 5400

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.