Albany InternationalAIN +2.26%70 Net Margin % is 4.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 8.85. 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 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 80.15% on this metric.
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Albany International Net Margin % Related Terms
Albany International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Net 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.
Albany International (AIN) has a Net Margin % of 4.91% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 8.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #836 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Albany International's Net Margin % too high?
Albany International's current Net Margin % of 4.91% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 8.85. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Net Margin % is 2.60. Albany International's value of 4.91% is 88.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #836 out of 1043 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 Net Margin % compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #836 out of 1043 companies for Net Margin %. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.60. Albany International's value of 4.91% is 88.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.85 vs. the industry median of 2.60, 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 Net Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Net Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.60, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Net Margin % of 4.91% is 88.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Net Margin % is 4.91%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 8.85. 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 $71.96 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.91%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 8.85 and 88.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.60. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Net Margin % is 4.91% 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 $71.96 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Net Margin %: 4.91% (45% below median its 10-year median of 8.85)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $71.96 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#836 of 1043)
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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