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Alignment Healthcare LLC(ALHC)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ALHC
09/25/2026: ALHC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Alignment Healthcare is a technology-enabled managed care provider that specializes in the Medicare Advantage market for seniors. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary AVA clinical analytics platform, which helps manage care costs through a value-based approach. The company's growth story centers on aggressive geographic expansion and increasing its presence in new U.S. states. However, investors must weigh this against significant risks, including intense competition from large incumbents and the volatility of CMS regulatory updates. Overall, Alignment serves as a growth-oriented play within the aging-population trend, suitable for investors who monitor both technical scalability and regulatory healthcare policy.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is in an active expansion phase targeting the growing Medicare Advantage market. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Performance is highly sensitive to broader healthcare sector sentiment and company-specific execution. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company is not currently focused on dividends or standard valuation metrics like P/E due to growth-stage losses. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend and reallocates capital to operational growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The stock exhibits high volatility and faces significant regulatory and competitive risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to sharp swings based on quarterly membership growth and CMS policy announcements. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | As a growth-stage company, valuation is highly dependent on long-term market share capture. |
| Competition risk (managed care incumbents) | High | Large incumbents with massive scale can exert significant pricing pressure. |
| Business quality | Medium | The proprietary technology platform provides a competitive edge, though the business model is capital-intensive. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income as capital is reserved for business scaling. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Success depends on accurately managing medical costs in new, untested markets. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 21.69% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Company Fundamentals
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.70B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 43.21 | 1Y Target Price 22.23 |
Price to earnings Ratio 43.21 | 1Y Target Price 22.23 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8.5M shares | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 7.37 - 25.12 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 7.37 - 25.12 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage Insurance | Premiums collected from members and CMS for providing Medicare-covered health services. | The company collects recurring monthly premiums, making it a volume-driven insurance business. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 43.21 | Forward PE 204.08 | Enterprise Value 1.26B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37 |
Enterprise Value 1.26B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.37 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.28 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.55 | Shares Outstanding 207.44M | Shares Floating 188.51M |
Shares Outstanding 207.44M | Shares Floating 188.51M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.57 | Percent Institutions 115.96 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Alignment Healthcare LLC
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Orange, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-03-26 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. John E. Kao | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Healthcare Plans | Full time employees 1849 | Website https://www.alignmenthealth.com |
Full time employees 1849 | Website https://www.alignmenthealth.com | ||
Alignment Healthcare, Inc. operates a consumer-centric healthcare platform for seniors in the United States. It delivers customized healthcare experience to meet the needs of seniors through its Medicare Advantage plans. Alignment Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Orange, California.
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