Albany InternationalFRA:AII -1.60%70 PB Ratio is 2.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:AII with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 80.3% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Albany International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Albany International was 49.50% per year. The lowest was -11.50% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Albany International (FRA:AII) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Albany International PB Ratio Related Terms
Albany International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's PB 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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Albany International (FRA:AII) has a PB Ratio of 2.76 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.04. Over the past decade, Albany International's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 4.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #807 out of 1005 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Albany International's PB Ratio too high?
Albany International's current PB Ratio of 2.76 is near median its 10-year median of 3.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 4.48. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Albany International's value of 2.76 is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #807 out of 1005 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 PB Ratio compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #807 out of 1005 companies for PB Ratio. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.08. Albany International's value of 2.76 is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Albany International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 4.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 1.08, 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 PB Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.08, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current PB Ratio of 2.76 is 155.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current PB Ratio is 2.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.04. 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 (FRA:AII) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.45, compared to a current price of €61.50 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 155.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.08. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (FRA:AII), the current PB Ratio is 2.76 as of Jun. 24, 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 (FRA:AII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albany International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €61.50 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.45.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AII:
PB Ratio: 2.76 (near median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: €74.45 vs. price of €61.50 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 155.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#807 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AII 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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