AIN (Albany International) EV-to-EBIT: -87.21 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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AIN Albany International Corp AIN
70 GF Score
Price $75.06
GF Value $85.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Albany International EV-to-EBIT?

Albany International AIN +0.70% 70 EV-to-EBIT is -87.21 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates AIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 124069.35% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Albany International's Enterprise Value is $2,488 Mil. Albany International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-29 Mil. Therefore, Albany International's EV-to-EBIT for today is -87.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Albany International's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

AIN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -88.96   Med: 17.9   Max: 36.18
Current: -87.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Albany International was 36.18. The lowest was -88.96. And the median was 17.90.

AIN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 806 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 13.425 vs AIN: -87.21

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Albany International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,840 Mil. Albany International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-29 Mil. Albany International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.55%.


Albany International  (NYSE:AIN) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Albany International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-28.531/1840.41255
=-1.55 %

Albany International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,840 Mil.
Albany International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-29 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Albany International EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albany International's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Albany International EV-to-EBIT Chart

Albany International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Albany International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AIN vs SMJF, UFI, CULP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Albany International EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Albany International's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2488.317/-28.531
=-87.21

Albany International's current Enterprise Value is $2,488 Mil.
Albany International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-29 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -87.21 mean?
Albany International (AIN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -87.21 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #999999 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Albany International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Albany International's current EV-to-EBIT is -87.21. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #999999 out of 806 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Albany International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albany International's EV-to-EBIT compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #999999 out of 806 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.43, based on 806 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current EV-to-EBIT is -87.21. 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 $85.76, compared to a current price of $75.06 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -87.21. Albany International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -87.21 as of Jul. 20, 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 $75.06 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.76. GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AIN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -87.21
  • GF Value™: $85.76 vs. price of $75.06 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AII:Germany
Address 325 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH, USA, 03801
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.
70GF Score

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