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Albany InternationalAIN -2.11%81 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $56.10 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates AIN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 769 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 61.9% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albany International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AIN'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.92 Max: 4.04
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Albany International was 4.04. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.92.
AIN's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 61.9% of 769
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.81
vs AIN: 1.06
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Albany International's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
59.33
/
56.102315139189
=
1.06
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Albany International Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
AIN vs UFI, CULP, SMJF: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Albany International Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $56.10 mean?
Albany International (AIN) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $56.10 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #476 out of 769 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Albany International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Albany International's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $56.10. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. Albany International's value of $56.10 is 6825.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #476 out of 769 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Albany International has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albany International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to UFI and CULP?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #476 out of 769 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81. Albany International's value of $56.10 is 6825.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.81, based on 769 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $56.10 is 6825.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $56.10. 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 $82.23, compared to a current price of $59.33 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $56.10 and 6825.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.81. Albany International's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $56.10 as of Sep. 21, 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 $59.33 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $82.23.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $56.10
GF Value™: $82.23 vs. price of $59.33 (27.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6825.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#476 of 769)
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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