AIN (Albany International) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Above Median

What is Albany International Dividend Payout Ratio?

Albany International AIN +1.24% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.29. 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 415 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Albany International ranks worse than 50.12% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AIN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Albany International was 0.51. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.29.

AIN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
50.12% of 415 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs AIN: 0.44

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Albany International is 1.56%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Albany International was 2.39%. The lowest was 0.77%. And the median was 1.10%.

Albany International's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.28.

During the past 12 months, Albany International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Albany International was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -35.30% per year. And the median was 5.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Albany International (NYSE:AIN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Albany International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Albany International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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AIN vs SMJF, UFI, CULP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Albany International Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.09	/	-1.18
	=	N/A

Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.28	/	0.6
	=	0.47

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 mean?

Albany International (AIN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #208 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.

Is Albany International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Albany International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.51. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Albany International's value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albany International ranks #208 out of 415 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SMJF and UFI?

According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Albany International ranks #208 out of 415 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Albany International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Albany International's value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Albany International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.44, based on 415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Albany International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 6.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Albany International and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albany International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 $71.24 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 6.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Albany International (AIN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 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 $71.24 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19. GuruFocus considers Albany International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AIN:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $71.24 (16.4% below fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 6.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#208 of 415)

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories

Comparable Companies SMJF UFI CULP PASW DXYN SZSE:301526 TSE:3402 HKSE:02313 SHSE:601233 SHSE:603306 TSE:3110 SHSE:600295 TPE:1402 SZSE:000158 BOM:532889 IST:SASA SHSE:600120 LSE:COA BOM:502986 SHSE:605006

Other Exchanges AII:Germany

Address 325 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH, USA, 03801

Website https://www.albint.com

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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