ALGN

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Align Technology, Inc. · Healthcare · United States · $11.2B · Avg Vol: $124M/d

Unloved Quality: Strong and cheap, but the market has not turned yet. Patience required.

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StockRank
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Quality
78
Value
55
Momentum
49
P/E (TTM)
25.6x
peers 25.0x
ROE
10.2%
peers -31.0%
D/E
0.0x
peers 0.2x
Dividend %
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Align Technology has Q78 M66 with an active buyback, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor. Clear aligners at a full valuation, with the same discretionary-demand exposure as its Chinese peer earlier in this batch.

The ranks quoted here are from the day it was written; today's Quality, Value and Momentum are the bars above.

ABOUT ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Align Technology is a global medical device company best known for its Invisalign system of clear aligners for orthodontic treatment, alongside its iTero intraoral scanners. The company holds a dominant market position in the clear aligner segment, protected by extensive intellectual property and a comprehensive ecosystem that includes treatment planning software and professional training. This strong brand recognition and innovative product portfolio establish a significant competitive moat in the dental aesthetics market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.7B3.9B4.0B4.0B2.6%4.1B4.2B4.3B3.7%
EPS4.625.825.635.667.0%5.776.086.769.3%
Shares77.3M75.1M73.8M71.4M-7.6%71.0M
Debt126.9M126.6M119.3M114.4M-3.4%120.8M
Equity3.6B3.6B3.9B4.0B4.0%
Op CF568.7M785.8M738.2M593.2M1.4%755.7M
Inv CF-213.3M-195.9M-254.9M-112.4M
Fin CF-501.7M-598.3M-355.7M-464.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-15.0%
147156164173181Aug 7Aug 28Sep 18
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$147.61
RSI (14)
36.0
52W High
$200.44
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
13.6%79.6
ROE
10.2%70.3
GP/Assets
47.0%84.6
Op. Margin
18.2%80.9
FCF/Assets
8.6%83.2
Piotroski
783.9
Int. Cover
50.0x89.3
D/E Ratio
0.03x77.0
Current Ratio
1.40x23.5
Value
55
P/E (TTM)
25.6x46.2
EV/EBITDA
10.3x67.8
P/FCF
20.8x62.0
P/B
2.5x52.7
P/S
2.5x60.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
49
52W High %
74%55.7
RS 6M
-33%29.3
SMA 50/200
0.97x49.2
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%46.4
EPS Rev 12W
+1.4%70.1
EPS Improve
+117%78.0
Q Growth
-13%26.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.2B
P/E (Forward)
11.8x
Gross Margin
70.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Healthcare, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ALGN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ALGNAlign Technology, Inc.(you)$11.2B85Strong Buy
SOLVSolventum Corporation$15.5B83Strong Buy
BAXBaxter International Inc.$13.5B73Buy
ATRAptarGroup, Inc.$8.5B74Buy
MMSIMerit Medical Systems, Inc.$5.4B82Strong Buy
AVTRAvantor, Inc.$9.9B70Buy
NVSTEnvista Holdings Corporation$4.4B85Strong Buy
RMDResMed Inc.$34.7B87Strong Buy
COOThe Cooper Companies, Inc.$13.9B64Hold
WSTWest Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.$23.7B74Buy

Peer medians: ROE -31.0% · P/E 25.0x · Gross margin 58.3%

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Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN): Stock Score Summary

Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Align Technology has Q78 M66 with an active buyback, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor. Clear aligners at a full valuation, with the same discretionary-demand exposure as its Chinese peer earlier in this batch.

Align Technology is a global medical device company best known for its Invisalign system of clear aligners for orthodontic treatment, alongside its iTero intraoral scanners. The company holds a dominant market position in the clear aligner segment, protected by extensive intellectual property and a comprehensive ecosystem that includes treatment planning software and professional training. This strong brand recognition and innovative product portfolio establish a significant competitive moat in the dental aesthetics market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$147.61
Market Cap$11.2B
P/E (TTM)25.58
P/E (Forward)11.76
Price/Book2.48
Return on Equity10.2%
Return on Invested Capital13.6%
Debt/Equity0.03x
Gross Margin70.7%
Operating Margin18.2%
Revenue Growth4.3%
Free Cash Flow$539M

Align Technology, Inc. operates in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Align Technology, Inc.’s (ALGN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (55), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Align Technology, Inc. have an economic moat?
Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Align Technology, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Align Technology, Inc. in?
Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry (United States).