Albany InternationalAIN +1.85%70 FCF Yield % is 4.47 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.08. GuruFocus rates AIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,065 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks better than 59.91% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Albany International FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's FCF 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's FCF 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 FCF Yield % of 4.47 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #427 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Albany International's FCF Yield % too high?
Albany International's current FCF Yield % of 4.47 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.08. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median FCF Yield % is 2.04. Albany International's value of 4.47 is 119.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #427 out of 1065 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #427 out of 1065 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Albany International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.04. Albany International's value of 4.47 is 119.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.08 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Albany International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median FCF Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.04, based on 1,065 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current FCF Yield % of 4.47 is 119.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current FCF Yield % is 4.47, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.08. 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 $71.67 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.47, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.08 and 119.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.04. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current FCF Yield % is 4.47 as of Jun. 24, 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 $71.67 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
FCF Yield %: 4.47 (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.08)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $71.67 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#427 of 1065)
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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