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Align Technology Inc (ALGN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: ALGN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $186.36
1 Year Target Price $186.36
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -53.78% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.56B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.27 | 1Y Target Price 186.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.27 | 1Y Target Price 186.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 1.65 | 52 Weeks Range 127.70 - 260.88 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 127.70 - 260.88 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.92 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.1% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.27 | Forward PE 12.2 | Enterprise Value 8721926390 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.41 |
Enterprise Value 8721926390 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.99 | Shares Outstanding 72486400 | Shares Floating 67584115 |
Shares Outstanding 72486400 | Shares Floating 67584115 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.69 | Percent Institutions 94.42 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Align Technology Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Align Technology Inc. was founded in 1997. It is best known for inventing the Invisalign system, a clear aligner therapy used in orthodontics. The company has grown from a startup to a global medical device manufacturer focused on transforming the dental industry.
Core Business Areas
- Clear Aligner Segment: This segment designs, manufactures, and markets Invisalign clear aligners for treating malocclusion.
- Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services Segment: This segment offers intraoral scanners (iTero), CAD/CAM services, and related software used in orthodontic and restorative dentistry.
Leadership and Structure
Align Technology is led by CEO Joseph M. Hogan. The company has a structured organizational model with departments focused on product development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Invisalign System: Invisalign is a clear aligner system used to straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional braces. It is estimated that Align Technology holds a 70-80% market share in the clear aligner market. Competitors include SmileDirectClub and Candid.
- iTero Intraoral Scanners: iTero scanners are intraoral scanners used for digital impressions in dentistry. They are used for Invisalign treatment planning and restorative dentistry. Their main competitors are Medit and Dentsply Sirona.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The orthodontic and dental industries are experiencing technological advancements, with a shift towards digital solutions and increasing demand for aesthetic treatments. This industry is highly competitive.
Positioning
Align Technology is a market leader in the clear aligner and intraoral scanning markets. Its competitive advantage lies in its brand recognition, patented technology, and global reach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for clear aligners and intraoral scanners is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Align Technology is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Invisalign)
- Technological leadership in clear aligners and intraoral scanning
- Extensive global distribution network
- Large and growing customer base
Weaknesses
- High price point compared to DIY aligner alternatives
- Reliance on dental professionals for treatment planning and delivery
- Potential for margin pressure from increased competition
- Manufacturing complexity
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new applications for clear aligner technology
- Integrating AI and machine learning into treatment planning
- Partnerships with dental service organizations
Threats
- Increasing competition from DIY aligner companies
- Patent expirations
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Regulatory changes in the dental industry
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SMLR
- XRAY
- CAKE
Competitive Landscape
Align Technology benefits from a strong brand, extensive reach, and technological advancements. Competitors are looking to disrupt the market through low prices and easier solutions.
Major Acquisitions
exocad GmbH
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 417
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Align's digital platform capabilities and entry into the restorative dentistry market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Align Technology has experienced significant growth in revenue and earnings over the past decade, driven by increased adoption of Invisalign and iTero scanners.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to continue, driven by expansion into new markets, product innovation, and increasing awareness of clear aligner therapy.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its product portfolio, investing in digital marketing, and forming partnerships with dental professionals.
Summary
Align Technology is a leading medical device company due to its Invisalign aligner and iTero scanner. Its large market share demonstrates its innovative product portfolio. Align is facing competition from DIY clear aligners with low cost solutions. Align Technology needs to be aware of changes in the regulatory environment and consumer demand.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company SEC Filings
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- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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About Align Technology Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Tempe, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-01-26 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Joseph M. Hogan | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies | Full time employees 21485 | Website https://www.aligntech.com |
Full time employees 21485 | Website https://www.aligntech.com | ||
Align Technology, Inc. provides Invisalign clear aligners, Vivera retainers, and iTero intraoral scanners and services in the United States, Switzerland, and internationally. The company's Clear Aligner segment offers Invisalign comprehensive package to treat adults and teens malocclusion and features, and orthodontic needs of teenage or younger patients; and Invisalign First Phase I and Invisalign First Comprehensive Phase 2 package for younger patients between the ages of six and ten years with a mixture of primary/baby and permanent teeth. This segment also provides Invisalign express, Invisalign lite, and Invisalign moderate; Invisalign Go, Invisalign Go express, and Invisalign Go Plus; retention products, Invisalign training, adjusting tools used by dental professionals during treatment, ancillary Invisalign accessory products, and other oral health products; Invisalign Professional Whitening system; Invisalign Palatal Expander, a 3D printed orthodontic device; and 3D printing solutions. Its Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services segment offers iTero intraoral scanning system, a single hardware platform for restorative or orthodontic procedures; exocad, a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software; orthodontist software for digital records storage, orthodontic diagnosis, and fabrication of printed models and retainers; and restorative software for general practitioner dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons. This segment also offers Invisalign outcome simulator, a chair-side and cloud-based application for the iTero scanner; Invisalign progress assessment tool; Align Oral Health Suite, a digital interface for dental consultations; iTero TimeLapse technology for doctors or practitioners to compare a patient's historic 3D scans to the present-day scan; and subscription software, disposables, rents scanners, and pay per scan services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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