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Albany International Corporation (AIN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: AIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -23.77% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.78 | 1Y Target Price 81.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.78 | 1Y Target Price 81.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 280913 | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 66.92 - 94.53 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 66.92 - 94.53 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.56% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.8 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 7.12% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.83% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.19% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.78 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2415759000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.74 |
Enterprise Value 2415759000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.74 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.96 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.83 | Shares Outstanding 30900000 | Shares Floating 30554229 |
Shares Outstanding 30900000 | Shares Floating 30554229 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.03 | Percent Institutions 104.61 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 87 | Buy - | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Albany International Corporation

Company Overview
History and Background
Albany International Corporation was founded in 1895 as Albany Felt Company. It has evolved from a regional felt manufacturer to a global engineered materials processing company. Significant milestones include expansion into paper machine clothing and aerospace composites.
Core Business Areas
- Machine Clothing: Designs, manufactures, and markets paper machine clothing used in the production of paper, paperboard, and tissue. This includes forming fabrics, press felts, and dryer fabrics.
- Albany Engineered Composites (AEC): Develops and manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace and industrial applications. Includes designing and producing complex 3D woven composite parts.
Leadership and Structure
Daniel A. Halftermeyer is the President and CEO. The company has a Board of Directors providing oversight and governance. The organizational structure is based on the two core business segments, Machine Clothing and AEC, each with its leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Paper Machine Clothing: Engineered fabrics used in paper manufacturing. Market share varies by region and specific product, but Albany International is a leading global supplier. Competitors include Voith, ANDRITZ, and AstenJohnson. Market share estimation for this category is roughly around 25% globally, competing against other main players with similar market share percentages.
- Aerospace Composites: Advanced composite structures for aircraft engines and airframes. Includes components for CFM LEAP engine and other aerospace applications. Major competitors are Hexcel, Toray, and Solvay. Market share is tied to specific aerospace programs, and is estimated to be around 5-10% of composites for aerospace.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The paper machine clothing industry is mature, with demand driven by paper production volumes and the need for efficient and high-quality paper manufacturing. The aerospace composites industry is growing, driven by demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient aircraft.
Positioning
Albany International is a leader in paper machine clothing and a growing player in aerospace composites. Competitive advantages include its technical expertise, global presence, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for paper machine clothing is estimated at $2-3 billion annually. The TAM for aerospace composites is much larger, estimated at tens of billions of dollars. Albany International is positioned to capture growth in both markets, particularly within the aerospace sector.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Leading market position in paper machine clothing
- Growing presence in aerospace composites
- Strong technical expertise
- Global manufacturing and sales network
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Dependence on cyclical paper industry
- High capital intensity
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Relatively small player compared to large aerospace composite suppliers
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Increased demand for lightweight materials in aerospace
- Strategic acquisitions to expand product portfolio
- Development of new composite applications
Threats
- Decline in paper consumption
- Increased competition in composites
- Economic slowdowns
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Voith (Not a US Stock)
- ANDRITZ (Not a US Stock)
- Hexcel (HXL)
- Toray (Not a US Stock)
Competitive Landscape
Albany International faces strong competition in both paper machine clothing and aerospace composites. In paper machine clothing, it competes with established players like Voith and Andritz. In aerospace composites, it competes with larger companies like Hexcel and Toray. AIN has the advangtage over others to continue to grow.
Major Acquisitions
Tex Tech Industries
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 134.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Albany Engineered Composites product offerings and capabilities in complex 3D woven composites.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends not accessible.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives not accessible.
Summary
Albany International is a company with a strong foundation in paper machine clothing and a growing presence in aerospace composites. Its strengths lie in its technical expertise and global reach. However, it faces challenges from cyclical industries and strong competition. The company's success depends on its ability to innovate and expand into new markets.
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- HXL
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry reports
- SEC filings
Disclaimers:
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About Albany International Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Rochester, NH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-09-30 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Gunnar Kleveland | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Textile Manufacturing | Full time employees 5400 | Website https://www.albint.com |
Full time employees 5400 | Website https://www.albint.com |
Albany International Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the machine clothing and engineered composites businesses. It operates through two segments: Machine Clothing (MC) and Albany Engineered Composites (AEC). The MC segment designs, manufactures, and markets paper machine clothing for use in the manufacturing of papers, paperboards, tissues, towels, pulps, nonwovens, building products, tannery, and textiles, as well as nonwovens, fiber cement, and several other industrial applications. This segment offers paper machine clothing forming, pressing, and drying fabrics, as well as processing belts; and engineered fabrics. Its AEC segment 3D-woven and injected composite components for aircraft engines composite airframe and engine components for military and commercial aircraft. It also operates in the United States, Switzerland, France, Brazil, China, Mexico, Germany, and internationally. Albany International Corp. was incorporated in 1895 and is headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire.
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