Albany International Corporation (AIN)

Profitability ratios

Return on sales

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Gross profit margin 37.59% 36.92% 37.31% 37.78% 37.93% 39.02% 39.52% 40.70% 41.43% 41.47% 41.81% 42.39% 41.70% 40.69% 39.86% 38.07% 37.73% 37.12% 36.67% 36.01%
Operating profit margin 14.89% 15.10% 16.58% 17.37% 17.62% 18.55% 18.26% 18.67% 19.49% 19.01% 18.76% 19.27% 18.66% 18.88% 19.42% 18.59% 18.36% 17.88% 16.77% 15.89%
Pretax margin 14.19% 13.99% 11.49% 12.36% 12.77% 13.98% 18.24% 17.79% 18.14% 17.55% 17.41% 17.92% 15.78% 15.94% 16.36% 15.61% 16.81% 15.88% 14.81% 13.93%
Net profit margin 9.86% 9.10% 7.69% 9.02% 9.32% 10.67% 13.14% 12.66% 12.97% 13.03% 13.16% 13.41% 11.08% 10.83% 11.21% 10.81% 12.56% 11.53% 10.55% 10.33%

Albany International Corp.'s profitability ratios show some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The gross profit margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 36.68% to 37.66%, indicating that the company has been able to maintain a consistent level of profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

Meanwhile, the operating profit margin has shown a slight declining trend from 18.51% to 14.65% over the period, indicating that the company's operating expenses have been increasing relatively faster than its gross profits.

The pretax margin has shown fluctuations, with a peak in Q2 2022 at 18.03% and a low in Q3 2023 at 11.53%. This indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has been volatile, potentially influenced by changes in revenue and expenses.

Lastly, the net profit margin, which indicates the company's profitability after all expenses, has also shown variability. The margins range from 7.68% to 12.93%, showing that the company's bottom-line profitability has been inconsistent over the quarters.

Overall, Albany International Corp.'s profitability ratios indicate some variability in its ability to convert sales into profits, suggesting potential challenges in managing costs and maintaining consistent profitability.


Return on investment

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) 9.15% 9.16% 10.40% 10.78% 11.02% 11.76% 10.89% 11.07% 11.44% 11.12% 10.84% 11.13% 10.72% 11.72% 13.10% 13.01% 13.13% 13.34% 11.83% 11.12%
Return on assets (ROA) 6.06% 5.52% 4.83% 5.60% 5.83% 6.76% 7.84% 7.51% 7.61% 7.62% 7.61% 7.74% 6.36% 6.72% 7.56% 7.57% 8.98% 8.60% 7.44% 7.23%
Return on total capital 11.87% 11.90% 12.71% 13.21% 13.90% 14.64% 13.49% 13.59% 14.54% 13.96% 13.63% 13.95% 12.56% 13.82% 15.83% 15.64% 17.53% 17.24% 15.32% 14.48%
Return on equity (ROE) 11.56% 10.80% 9.05% 10.63% 11.10% 13.02% 15.46% 13.79% 13.56% 13.39% 13.43% 14.23% 12.08% 13.41% 15.72% 16.83% 18.94% 18.32% 16.75% 16.75%

Albany International Corp.'s profitability ratios show a fluctuating trend over the recent quarters.

- The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable, ranging between 9.16% to 11.85% over the past eight quarters. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets, with a peak in Q4 2022.

- The Return on Assets (ROA) has shown a somewhat inconsistent pattern, ranging from 4.83% to 7.84% in the same period. The variability in ROA suggests fluctuations in the company's overall efficiency in generating profits from its total assets.

- The Return on Total Capital has also displayed variability, ranging from 11.68% to 14.74%. This ratio reflects the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital employed in the business.

- Meanwhile, Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a downward trend, declining from a high of 15.46% in Q2 2022 to 10.80% in Q3 2023. ROE reflects the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.

Overall, the profitability ratios of Albany International Corp. indicate fluctuations in operational efficiency, profitability from assets and capital, as well as returns to equity holders. Further analysis would be necessary to determine the underlying factors driving these changes and their implications for the company's financial health.