Albany International, favored by analysts, outperforms Fortran in revenue and stability but comes at a higher cost.

Albany International (AIN) and Fortran (FRTN) are both in the industrials sector, with Albany seen as a stronger investment. Albany has higher revenue, earnings, and institutional ownership but is more volatile. Fortran is cheaper based on the price-to-earnings ratio. Albany makes paper machine clothing and composite components for aircraft, while Fortran offers communication system integration and event marketing services. Analysts favor Albany on most factors.