Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -31.4x · EV/EBITDA 28.9x · ROE -6.8%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.7B | $1.5B | $2.5B | $3.1B | $3.1B | $2.9B | $2.4B | $2.5B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $1.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.1B | $1.8B | $2.8B | $3.4B | $3.3B | $3.0B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $1.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | -31.38 | — | 28.56 | 27.67 | 32.43 | 24.23 | 24.07 | 18.52 | 24.29 | 59.66 | 28.23 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.46 | 1.27 | 2.04 | 2.68 | 3.00 | 3.09 | 2.64 | 2.33 | 2.05 | 2.29 | 1.91 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.46 | 2.05 | 2.64 | 3.18 | 3.57 | 3.27 | 2.90 | 3.49 | 3.31 | 3.47 | 2.91 |
| P/FCF | 20.90 | 18.14 | 18.13 | 47.63 | 97.32 | 17.53 | 24.05 | 18.45 | 40.65 | — | 246.83 |
| P/OCF | 11.33 | 9.83 | 11.47 | 20.75 | 24.19 | 13.20 | 16.94 | 12.25 | 15.22 | 32.11 | 18.71 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.56 | 2.26 | 2.97 | 3.19 | 3.17 | 2.85 | 2.59 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.30 |
| EV / EBITDA | 28.86 | 25.68 | 12.59 | 13.95 | 13.21 | 11.69 | 10.75 | 10.31 | 10.83 | 15.62 | 11.24 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 20.78 | 18.90 | 22.06 | 16.09 | 16.52 | 13.77 | 17.30 | 31.56 | 19.09 |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.29 | 20.10 | 52.92 | 103.70 | 18.01 | 25.99 | 20.49 | 47.25 | — | 297.14 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 20.6% | 20.6% | 32.6% | 36.9% | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% | 34.2% | 38.5% |
| Operating Margin | -1.4% | -1.4% | 10.7% | 14.6% | 17.5% | 19.2% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 14.0% | 8.8% | 11.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.8% | -4.8% | 7.1% | 9.7% | 9.3% | 12.8% | 10.9% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -6.8% | -6.8% | 9.1% | 12.1% | 11.0% | 14.0% | 13.0% | 20.2% | 14.1% | 5.7% | 10.4% |
| ROA | -3.4% | -3.4% | 5.0% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 7.6% | 6.5% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| ROIC | -1.1% | -1.1% | 7.8% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 13.6% | 12.5% | 15.2% | 11.2% | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| ROCE | -1.2% | -1.2% | 8.7% | 11.1% | 13.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% | 15.5% | 11.3% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.95 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.35 | 6.35 | 1.75 | 2.10 | 1.98 | 1.51 | 1.82 | 1.77 | 2.43 | 3.49 | 3.05 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.47 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 0.39 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.79 | 4.79 | 1.23 | 1.40 | 0.81 | 0.31 | 0.81 | 1.03 | 1.51 | 2.24 | 1.90 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.15 | 1.97 | 5.29 | 6.38 | 0.48 | 1.95 | 2.04 | 6.60 | — | 50.31 |
| Interest Coverage | -1.37 | -1.37 | 4.40 | 5.10 | 8.47 | 16.80 | 13.30 | 9.42 | 6.51 | 4.17 | 6.75 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.10 | 2.10 | 3.23 | 3.53 | 3.97 | 3.65 | 3.76 | 3.05 | 3.13 | 3.35 | 2.51 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | 1.83 | 2.58 | 2.85 | 3.31 | 3.08 | 3.18 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 1.84 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.51 | 0.70 | 1.38 | 1.45 | 1.26 | 0.96 | 1.04 | 1.13 | 0.91 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.62 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.72 | 7.72 | 5.68 | 4.27 | 4.64 | 4.67 | 4.79 | 6.90 | 7.37 | 4.16 | 3.58 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 72.54 | 122.57 | 149.47 | 125.79 | 120.39 | 133.10 | 103.57 | 105.23 | 86.24 | 80.73 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 37.1% | 28.0% | 27.6% | 21.9% | 24.9% | 17.6% | 26.5% | 70.6% | 41.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| FCF Yield | 4.8% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 2.5% | — | 0.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 10.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 12.6% | 14.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $30M | $31M | $31M | $31M | $32M | $32M | $32M | $32M | $32M | $32M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AIN stock.
Albany International Corp.'s current P/E ratio is -31.4x. The historical average is 29.1x.
Albany International Corp.'s current EV/EBITDA is 28.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.3x.
Albany International Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) is -6.8%. The historical average is 8.4%.
Based on historical data, Albany International Corp. is trading at a P/E of -31.4x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Albany International Corp.'s current dividend yield is 1.80%.
Albany International Corp. has 20.6% gross margin and -1.4% operating margin.
Albany International Corp.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
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Margin volatility and leverage
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Recovery Still Below Peaks
Gross margin recovered to 32.7% in 2026Q2 from a negative -19.1% in 2025Q3, but remains below the 34.7% peak in 2024Q1, indicating ongoing margin pressure.
The 2025Q3 negative gross margin appears to be a one-time disruption, as margins have since rebounded to the low-30s range. However, operating margin at 9.8% in 2026Q2 is still below the 12.9% seen in 2024Q2, suggesting that cost pressures may be structural rather than purely transitory. Net margin of 5.3% in 2026Q2 is also below the 8.7% level in 2024Q1, implying that the company has not fully regained its pre-disruption pricing power or cost efficiency.
Return on Capital Remains Subdued
ROIC has hovered between 1.5% and 2.6% over the past ten quarters, with 2026Q2 at 2.2%, well below the 8.7% peer average, indicating limited capital efficiency.
ROIC has been consistently low, even before the 2025Q3 disruption, suggesting that the company's asset base is not generating strong returns relative to its cost of capital. The slight improvement from 1.5% in 2024Q4 to 2.2% in 2026Q2 is marginal and does not signal a meaningful inflection. ROE has also been weak, ranging from 1.0% to 2.8% in most quarters, which may reflect the impact of share buybacks reducing equity but not proportionally boosting returns.
Working Capital Cycle Lengthens
Cash conversion cycle extended to 107 days in 2026Q2 from 167 days in 2024Q2, driven by a sharp rise in DSO to 79 days, indicating deteriorating receivables collection.
DSO has increased from around 134-146 days in 2024 to 79-81 days in 2026, which is a significant deterioration in receivables management. DIO has also risen from 68 days in 2024Q2 to 59 days in 2026Q2, while DPO has remained relatively stable around 30-38 days. The lengthening CCC suggests that AIN is tying up more cash in working capital, which may be a drag on free cash flow and could indicate customer payment delays or inventory buildup.
Leverage Creeps Higher as Coverage Thins
D/E ratio rose from 0.45 in 2024Q1 to 0.60 in 2026Q2, while interest coverage fell to 5.29x from 8.03x in 2025Q1, indicating reduced debt service comfort.
Total debt has remained near $450M, but equity has declined from $967.5M to $745.7M over the same period, driving the D/E ratio higher. Interest coverage, while still adequate, has weakened from double-digit levels in 2024 to 5.29x in 2026Q2, suggesting that operating income is less robust relative to interest expense. The D/EBITDA ratio spiked to 14.04x in 2026Q2, though this is distorted by the depressed EBITDA; on a forward basis, the ratio appears more manageable, but investors should monitor refinancing risk given the elevated leverage.
Liquidity Buffer Thins Despite Healthy Ratios
Current ratio fell from 3.99 in 2024Q1 to 2.24 in 2026Q2, while cash dropped from $125.4M to $77.3M, indicating a reduced cushion against operational shocks.
Although the current ratio remains above 2.0, the trend is clearly downward, and the quick ratio has similarly declined from 3.20 to 1.89. The reduction in cash and marketable securities suggests that AIN is less prepared to absorb unexpected cash outflows or fund growth initiatives without additional borrowing. The negative free cash flow in 2026Q1 and Q2 further underscores the thinning liquidity position, which may warrant closer monitoring if the working capital drag persists.
Misapplied Metric: EV/EBITDA
EV/EBITDA is commonly misapplied to AIN because the 2025Q3 EBITDA distortion makes the trailing multiple meaningless; forward EV/EBITDA of 8.28x is more indicative.
The trailing EV/EBITDA of 28.07x is heavily distorted by the one-time negative EBITDA in 2025Q3, which does not reflect the company's ongoing earning power. Investors should instead focus on forward EV/EBITDA, which at 8.28x appears more reasonable, but even this may understate the impact of the company's high capital intensity and working capital needs. A more appropriate metric for AIN would be EV/EBIT or EV/EBITDA adjusted for the one-time disruption, as the company's cash conversion is volatile and EBITDA may not accurately represent cash-generating ability.