ALH
Consumer CyclicalAlliance Laundry Holdings Inc. · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances · $4B
What is Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.?
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. is a North American manufacturer of commercial laundry equipment, serving industries from healthcare to hospitality. Headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin, the company distributes its products across North America and internationally.
The company designs and manufactures commercial washers, dryers, and service parts for institutional and commercial customers. Revenue comes from equipment sales, service parts, digital products, and customer financing solutions. Products reach end users through a network of distributors and direct sales channels, serving laundromats, hotels, healthcare facilities, fire stations, and communal laundry settings.
Alliance Laundry traces its roots to 1908 and is headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin.
- Commercial washers and dryers
- Service and replacement parts
- Digital laundry management products
- Customer financing solutions
Is ALH a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates ALH as Below Average overall.
Among the five pillars, Valuation stands out as the relative bright spot, rated Good — suggesting the market may not be pricing in excessive optimism. Growth sits at a Neutral rating, indicating the business is not in outright decline but lacks a clear acceleration story.
Quality, Moat, and Risk are all rated Weak, pointing to meaningful structural challenges around competitive positioning, business durability, and financial resilience.
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Does ALH pay dividends?
No — Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
Alliance Laundry Holdings does not currently pay a dividend. For a mid-cap manufacturer operating in a competitive commercial equipment market, retaining capital for operations, debt management, or product development is a common approach rather than returning cash to shareholders through distributions.
When does ALH report earnings?
Alliance Laundry Holdings reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
Given the Weak Quality and Risk pillar ratings, investors should pay close attention to margin trends and leverage levels when reviewing quarterly results. Growth has been rated Neutral, suggesting results have been neither strongly positive nor sharply deteriorating in recent periods.
For the most recent quarter's results, see Alliance Laundry Holdings' investor relations page.
ALH Price History
-2.7% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
ALH Long-term Outlook
The fundamental outlook for ALH is cautious. A Neutral Growth rating suggests the business can sustain modest activity, but Weak Quality and Moat ratings indicate limited pricing power and thin competitive insulation. The Weak Risk rating adds further uncertainty around the company's ability to weather sector downturns or cost pressures.
Growth drivers
- Ongoing demand for commercial laundry equipment in healthcare and hospitality sectors
- Expansion of digital laundry management and financing solutions
- International distribution growth beyond North America
Key risks
- Weak competitive moat leaves the business exposed to pricing pressure from larger appliance manufacturers
- Elevated financial risk profile could constrain flexibility during downturns
- Valuation rated Good may compress if growth disappoints
ALH vs Peers
Alliance Laundry Holdings competes in the broader appliance and commercial equipment space alongside several larger, more diversified manufacturers.
Whirlpool is a global appliance giant with far broader consumer and commercial product lines, giving it significantly greater scale and brand recognition than ALH.
Patrick Industries focuses on manufactured housing and recreational vehicle components, overlapping with ALH in the commercial and institutional building products space.
Mohawk is a large-cap flooring manufacturer that competes indirectly in the commercial facilities market where ALH's laundry systems are also deployed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alliance Laundry Holdings do?
Alliance Laundry Holdings designs, manufactures, and sells commercial laundry washers, dryers, and service parts. It also offers digital laundry management products and customer financing. Its equipment is used in laundromats, hotels, healthcare facilities, fire stations, and other commercial settings across North America and internationally.
Does ALH pay dividends?
No, Alliance Laundry Holdings does not currently pay a dividend. The company appears to retain capital rather than distribute it to shareholders, which is common among mid-cap manufacturers managing operational and financial priorities.
When does ALH report earnings?
Alliance Laundry Holdings reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. For confirmed upcoming earnings dates, visit the company's official investor relations page directly.
Is ALH a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates ALH as Below Average overall. While Valuation is rated Good and Growth is Neutral, three pillars — Quality, Moat, and Risk — are rated Weak. Investors should weigh these structural concerns carefully. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.
Is ALH overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for ALH is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not obviously overpriced relative to its fundamentals. However, a Good valuation rating does not offset the Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk. Context matters when assessing whether the price is justified.
How does ALH compare to its competitors?
Compared to peers like Whirlpool, ALH is a much smaller, more specialized commercial laundry equipment maker. Larger competitors benefit from greater scale, brand equity, and diversified product portfolios. ALH's Weak Moat rating reflects the competitive pressure it faces in this environment.
What is ALH's market cap bracket?
Alliance Laundry Holdings is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment that can offer growth potential but may also carry more volatility and less analyst coverage than large-cap peers.
Who founded Alliance Laundry Holdings?
The company traces its origins to 1908, making it one of the longer-standing names in commercial laundry equipment. Detailed founding history is publicly available through the company's official communications and investor relations materials.
Is ALH a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, ALH's UQS profile raises concerns. Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk suggest the business lacks the durable competitive advantages and financial resilience typically associated with strong long-term holdings. The Neutral Growth and Good Valuation ratings provide some offset but do not change the overall Below Average rating.
What is the main competitive advantage of Alliance Laundry Holdings?
Alliance Laundry's primary differentiation lies in its specialization in commercial laundry systems and its long operating history since 1908. However, the UQS Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating that this specialization has not translated into a strongly defensible competitive position relative to sector peers.
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ALH — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 43.8 | 59.5 | 31.0 | 46.6 | 11.4 | 67.6 | +0.3 |
| May 22, 2026 | 43.5 | 59.5 | 31.0 | 44.6 | 11.4 | 68.3 | -0.2 |
| May 21, 2026 | 43.7 | 59.9 | 31.0 | 44.6 | 11.4 | 68.8 | -0.1 |
| May 20, 2026 | 43.8 | 59.9 | 31.0 | 44.6 | 11.4 | 69.6 | +0.1 |
| May 19, 2026 | 43.7 | 59.8 | 31.0 | 44.6 | 11.4 | 69.0 | +0.1 |
| May 16, 2026 | 43.6 | 59.4 | 31.0 | 44.6 | 11.4 | 69.1 | +5.4 |
| May 15, 2026 | 38.2 | 37.7 | 31.0 | 44.5 | 13.2 | 67.5 | +0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 38.1 | 37.7 | 31.0 | 44.4 | 13.2 | 66.8 | +0.2 |
| May 13, 2026 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 31.0 | 43.8 | 13.2 | 66.6 | 0.0 |
| May 11, 2026 | 37.9 | 37.6 | 31.0 | 43.8 | 13.2 | 66.4 | +0.8 |
ALH — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 59.5/100 (25%)Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 46.6/100 (20%)Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 11.4/100 (15%)Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 68.1/100 (15%)Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 31/100 (25%)Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for ALH.
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How is the ALH UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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