Albany International Corporation (AIN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 32.65% | 34.03% | 35.42% | 36.33% | 36.91% | 36.68% | 37.26% | 37.51% | 37.66% | 38.64% | 38.89% | 40.11% | 40.72% | 40.78% | 41.18% | 41.72% | 41.20% | 40.41% | 39.69% | 38.07% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.85% | 11.91% | 13.27% | 13.96% | 14.63% | 15.01% | 16.56% | 17.25% | 17.49% | 18.37% | 17.97% | 18.40% | 19.16% | 18.69% | 18.48% | 18.97% | 18.44% | 18.75% | 19.34% | 18.59% |
| Pretax margin | 9.51% | 10.41% | 11.90% | 13.54% | 13.98% | 13.94% | 11.53% | 12.32% | 12.75% | 13.93% | 18.03% | 17.60% | 17.86% | 17.28% | 17.16% | 17.66% | 15.44% | 15.73% | 16.21% | 15.54% |
| Net profit margin | 7.12% | 7.92% | 8.76% | 9.35% | 9.68% | 9.04% | 7.68% | 8.96% | 9.25% | 10.56% | 12.93% | 12.47% | 12.75% | 12.81% | 12.96% | 13.19% | 10.95% | 10.76% | 11.17% | 10.82% |
Albany International Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the years. The gross profit margin has gradually declined from 38.07% in March 2020 to 32.65% in December 2024, indicating a decreasing trend in the company's ability to generate profit from its core business operations.
Similarly, the operating profit margin has seen a steady decline from 18.59% in March 2020 to 10.85% in December 2024, reflecting a decreasing trend in the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue.
The pretax margin also followed a downward trajectory, dropping from 15.54% in March 2020 to 9.51% in December 2024. This suggests a decreasing trend in Albany International Corporation's ability to generate profit before taxes relative to its total revenue.
Moreover, the net profit margin exhibited a declining trend from 10.82% in March 2020 to 7.12% in December 2024. This indicates a decrease in the company's ability to translate its revenue into bottom-line profit after accounting for all expenses and taxes.
Overall, the declining trend in Albany International Corporation's profitability ratios over the years may raise concerns about its operational efficiency and financial health, highlighting the need for strategic measures to improve profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.09% | 8.61% | 9.47% | 9.25% | 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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.31% | 5.73% | 6.25% | 6.20% | 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% | 7.57% | 7.57% |
| Return on total capital | 15.34% | 16.26% | 18.35% | 18.44% | 18.58% | 18.31% | 19.57% | 20.53% | 21.06% | 22.79% | 21.62% | 20.45% | 20.44% | 19.43% | 19.06% | 20.61% | 20.53% | 23.79% | 27.54% | 29.05% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.29% | 10.13% | 11.31% | 11.53% | 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% | 13.42% | 15.73% | 16.84% |
Albany International Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period under review.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from a peak of 13.10% in June 2020 to a low of 8.09% in December 2024 with some variability in between. This ratio indicates the company's ability to generate profit from its assets used in operations.
- Return on assets (ROA) also varied, reaching its highest point of 7.84% in June 2022 and dropping to 4.83% in June 2023 before recovering slightly. ROA measures the overall efficiency of the company in generating profits from its total assets.
- Return on total capital ranged from 15.34% in December 2024 to 29.05% in March 2020. This ratio shows how well the company is generating returns from both equity and debt capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) fluctuated between 9.29% in December 2024 and 16.84% in March 2020, reflecting the company's ability to generate a return on the shareholders' equity investment.
Overall, while the profitability ratios experienced fluctuations, it is essential for Albany International Corporation to focus on maintaining consistent profitability and ensuring efficient asset utilization to sustain long-term financial health and shareholder value.