Albany International (FRA:AII) Research & Development: €42 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AII Albany International Corp FRA:AII
70 GF Score
Price €61.50
GF Value €74.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Albany International Research & Development?

Albany International FRA:AII -1.60% 70 Research & Development is €42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Albany International's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €11 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €42 Mil.

Albany International  (FRA:AII) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Albany International Research & Development Related Terms

Albany International Research & Development Historical Data

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Albany International Research & Development Chart

Albany International Annual Data
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Albany International Quarterly Data
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Albany International Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €42 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €42 Mil mean?
Albany International (FRA:AII) has a Research & Development of €42 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors.
Is Albany International's Research & Development too high?
Albany International's current Research & Development is €42 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to SMJF and UFI?
Albany International's Research & Development of €42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. Albany International's current Research & Development is €42 Mil. 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 Research & Development is €42 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (FRA:AII), the current Research & Development is €42 Mil 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 (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:

  • Research & Development: €42 Mil
  • GF Value™: €74.45 vs. price of €61.50 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AIN:USA
Address 325 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH, USA, 03801
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.
70GF Score

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