Albany InternationalAIN +2.10%70 Gross Margin % is 32.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 37.29. 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 1,028 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 63.04% on this metric.
Albany International had a gross margin of 32.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Albany International was -11.20% per year.
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Albany International had a gross margin of 32.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Albany International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Albany International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Albany International (AIN) has a Gross Margin % of 32.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 37.29. Over the past decade, Albany International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.51 to 41.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #648 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Albany International's Gross Margin % too high?
Albany International's current Gross Margin % of 32.05% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 37.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.51 to a high of 41.20. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Albany International's value of 32.05% is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #648 out of 1028 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below 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 Gross Margin % compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #648 out of 1028 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.39. Albany International's value of 32.05% is 12.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Albany International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.51 to 41.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.29 vs. the industry median of 28.39, 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 Gross Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.39, based on 1,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Gross Margin % of 32.05% is 12.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Gross Margin % is 32.05%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 37.29. 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 $71.85 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.05%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 37.29 and 12.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.39. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Gross Margin % is 32.05% as of Mar. 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 $71.85 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Gross Margin %: 32.05% (14% below median its 10-year median of 37.29)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $71.85 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#648 of 1028)
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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