Albany InternationalAIN -3.07%71 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates AIN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 81.26% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Albany International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $61 Mil. Albany International's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,545 Mil. Therefore, Albany International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
AIN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.94 Med: 7 Max: 10.83
Current: -3.94
During the past 13 years, Albany International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 10.83%. The lowest was -3.94%. And the median was 7.00%.
AIN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 81.26% of 1062
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.99
vs AIN: -3.94
Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Albany International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Albany International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
AIN vs SMJF, UFI, CULP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.96% mean?
Albany International (AIN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.96% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #863 out of 1062 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Albany International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.96% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99. Albany International's value of 3.96% is 99% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #863 out of 1062 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Albany International has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albany International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #863 out of 1062 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99. Albany International's value of 3.96% is 99% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 1.99, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.99, based on 1,062 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.96% is 99% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $85.48, compared to a current price of $71.31 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 99% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.99. Albany International's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.96% 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 $71.31 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.48.
GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.96% (43% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $85.48 vs. price of $71.31 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#863 of 1062)
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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