Albany InternationalAIN +2.13%70 Operating Margin % is 8.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 15.04. 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 75.84% on this metric.
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Albany International Operating Margin % Related Terms
Albany International Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Operating 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.
AIN vs SMJF, UFI, CULP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Operating Margin % falls into.
Albany International Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Albany International's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 8.69% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 15.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #791 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Albany International's Operating Margin % too high?
Albany International's current Operating Margin % of 8.69% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.04. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Albany International's value of 8.69% is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #791 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 Operating Margin % compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #791 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. Albany International's value of 8.69% is 113% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.04 vs. the industry median of 4.08, 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 Operating Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Operating Margin % of 8.69% is 113% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Operating Margin % is 8.69%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 15.04. 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 $71.87 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.69%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 15.04 and 113% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Operating Margin % is 8.69% 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 $71.87 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Operating Margin %: 8.69% (42% below median its 10-year median of 15.04)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $71.87 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#791 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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