Albany InternationalAIN +2.13%70 ROA % is 3.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 5.98. 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 1,070 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 81.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Albany International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $61 Mil.
Albany International's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,728 Mil. Therefore, Albany International's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Albany International's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
AIN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.47 Med: 5.98 Max: 9.16
Current: -3.47
During the past 13 years, Albany International's highest ROA % was 9.16%. The lowest was -3.47%. And the median was 5.98%.
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Albany International (AIN) has a ROA % of 3.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #868 out of 1070 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Albany International's ROA % too high?
Albany International's current ROA % of 3.54% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.98. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median ROA % is 1.94. Albany International's value of 3.54% is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #868 out of 1070 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 ROA % compare to SMJF and UFI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #868 out of 1070 companies for ROA %. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 1.94. Albany International's value of 3.54% is 82.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 1.94, 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 ROA % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median ROA % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.94, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current ROA % of 3.54% is 82.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median ROA % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current ROA % is 3.54%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 5.98. 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 ROA % is 3.54%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 82.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.94. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current ROA % is 3.54% 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:
ROA %: 3.54% (41% below median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $71.87 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#868 of 1070)
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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