Albany International Corp. (AIN) — Stock Score Summary

Albany International Corp. (AIN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (81/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Albany International is a high-quality industrial manufacturer with a strong moat in paper machine clothing and advanced aerospace composites. While it benefits from the localization of aerospace manufacturing, its growth is highly dependent on commercial aviation build rates, which are currently bottlenecked by Boeing and Airbus supply chain issues.

Albany International Corp. is an advanced textiles and materials processing company, operating in two primary segments: Machine Clothing for the paper industry and Engineered Composites for aerospace and industrial applications. The company's competitive moat stems from its specialized technical expertise and proprietary manufacturing processes, positioning it as a leading supplier of critical components in its niche markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$69.52
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E (Forward)22.96
Price/Book2.67
Return on Equity-7.2%
Return on Invested Capital-2.8%
Debt/Equity64.83
Gross Margin20.8%
Operating Margin9.7%
Revenue Growth7.8%
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow$33M

Albany International Corp. operates in the Textile Manufacturing industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albany International Corp.’s (AIN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Albany International Corp. (AIN) is 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (21), and Momentum (81) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Albany International Corp. have an economic moat?
Albany International Corp. (AIN) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Albany International Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Albany International Corp. (AIN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Albany International Corp. in?
Albany International Corp. (AIN) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Textile Manufacturing industry (United States).
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