Albany InternationalAIN -1.31%71 Buyback Yield % is 5.46 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 3.39. GuruFocus rates AIN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks better than 94.32% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Albany International Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Albany International Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AIN vs SMJF, UFI, CULP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Albany International Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Albany International (AIN) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.46 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 3.39. Over the past decade, Albany International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.57 to 12.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #15 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Albany International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Albany International's current Buyback Yield % of 5.46 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 3.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 12.96. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #15 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Albany International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albany International's Buyback Yield % compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #15 out of 264 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Albany International in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Albany International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.57 to 12.96 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. Albany International's current Buyback Yield % is 5.46, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 3.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albany International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albany International (AIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.19, compared to a current price of $74.50 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.46, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 3.39. Albany International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.46 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Albany International (AIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albany International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.50 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Buyback Yield %: 5.46 (61% above median its 10-year median of 3.39)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $74.50 (12.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Albany International Corp is a textiles and materials processing company specializing in engineered fabrics and composite components and assemblies for the paper, industrial manufacturing and aerospace industries. It operates through two segments: Machine Clothing, which produces custom-designed fabrics and high-speed process belts for paper, paperboard, tissue, towel and pulp, as well as engineered fabrics for other industrial applications, and contributes the majority of revenue; and Albany Engineered Composites, which provides engineered composite parts for the aerospace and defense industries. The company generates revenue from the United States, Switzerland, Brazil, China, Mexico, France and other areas.
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