Albany InternationalAIN +2.20%70 Forward PE Ratio is 26.57 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates AIN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 84.02% on this metric.
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Albany International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Albany International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Albany International Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.79
17.22
Albany International Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.79
21.36
21.63
15.42
17.22
19.60
AIN vs SMJF, UFI, CULP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Albany International (AIN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.57 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #205 out of 244 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Albany International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Albany International's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.57. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. Albany International's value of 26.57 is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #205 out of 244 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #205 out of 244 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. Albany International's value of 26.57 is 98.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.40, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.57 is 98.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.57. 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 $85.48, compared to a current price of $72.88 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.57 and 98.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.40. Albany International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.57 as of Jul. 09, 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 $72.88 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.48.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.57
GF Value™: $85.48 vs. price of $72.88 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.4% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#205 of 244)
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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