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Align Technology Inc (ALGN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: ALGN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -11.69% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 11.63B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.13 | 1Y Target Price 249.3 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.13 | 1Y Target Price 249.3 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1241911 | Beta 1.69 | 52 Weeks Range 153.77 - 331.64 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 153.77 - 331.64 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.62 |
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 10.54% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.26% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.13 | Forward PE 15.72 | Enterprise Value 10709706195 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.91 |
Enterprise Value 10709706195 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.11 | Shares Outstanding 73597600 | Shares Floating 68743147 |
Shares Outstanding 73597600 | Shares Floating 68743147 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.56 | Percent Institutions 91.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.94 | Target Price 266.31 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 7 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 7 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Align Technology Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Align Technology was founded in 1997. It is best known for inventing the Invisalign system, a clear aligner therapy used as an alternative to traditional braces. The company has evolved from a startup to a global medical device manufacturer.
Core Business Areas
- Clear Aligner Segment: This segment focuses on the design, manufacture, and marketing of Invisalign clear aligners for orthodontic treatment. This is their largest revenue stream.
- Imaging Systems Segment: This segment includes iTero intraoral scanners and related services. These scanners are used to create digital impressions of patients' teeth and are crucial for the Invisalign process.
- Exocad: This segment focuses on the exocad CAD/CAM software, used by dental technicians and labs for designing and manufacturing dental restorations.
Leadership and Structure
Joseph Hogan is the CEO of Align Technology. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for research and development, marketing, sales, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Invisalign System: Clear aligners used for straightening teeth. Align Technology holds a substantial market share in the clear aligner market. Competitors include SmileDirectClub, Candid, and other smaller aligner brands. Invisalign revenue is the largest for Align Technology. Market share is roughly around 45% in the clear aligner market globally.
- iTero Intraoral Scanners: Digital scanners used to create 3D images of a patient's mouth. iTero competes with other intraoral scanner manufacturers like Dentsply Sirona, Planmeca, and 3Shape. Revenue is substantial and growing due to increased adoption of digital dentistry and its crucial role in the Invisalign process. Market Share roughly around 40% of the total scanner market.
- Exocad CAD/CAM Software: Dental CAD/CAM software used for designing and manufacturing dental restorations. Competitors include 3Shape and other CAD/CAM software providers. The software provides significant revenue to the company.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The orthodontic market is growing due to increased awareness of oral health and aesthetics. Digital dentistry is also gaining traction, driving demand for intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM software.
Positioning
Align Technology is a leading player in the clear aligner and digital dentistry markets. Its competitive advantages include its brand recognition, technology, and large customer base.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for orthodontics and digital dentistry is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Align Technology is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (Invisalign)
- Large customer base
- Proprietary technology
- Global presence
- Leading market position
Weaknesses
- High price point compared to some competitors
- Reliance on discretionary spending
- Potential for increasing competition
- Geographic concentration of revenue (Americas)
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Developing new products and services
- Increasing adoption of digital dentistry
- Strategic partnerships
- Growing the teen market
Threats
- Increased competition from lower-priced alternatives
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
- Technological disruptions
- Patent expirations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)
- Straumann (STMN.SW)
- 3Shape
Competitive Landscape
Align Technology has a strong brand and leading market position, but faces competition from larger dental companies and smaller, lower-priced alternatives.
Major Acquisitions
Exocad
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 427
- Strategic Rationale: To expand its digital dentistry portfolio and offer CAD/CAM solutions to dental labs.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Align Technology has experienced strong growth in recent years, driven by increased adoption of Invisalign and iTero scanners.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Align Technology, driven by the factors listed above.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets, developing new products, and investing in marketing.
Summary
Align Technology is a strong company with a leading position in the clear aligner and digital dentistry markets. The company's brand recognition, technology, and large customer base are key advantages. However, Align Technology faces increasing competition and relies on discretionary spending, which could be impacted by economic downturns. Successful execution of strategic initiatives will be important for future growth.
Similar Companies
XRAY
Dentsply Sirona Inc
XRAY
Dentsply Sirona Inc
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Market research reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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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 20945 | Website https://www.aligntech.com |
Full time employees 20945 | Website https://www.aligntech.com | ||
Align Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets Invisalign clear aligners, Vivera retainers, and iTero intraoral scanners and services in the United States, Switzerland, and internationally. The Clear Aligner segment offers comprehensive products, including Invisalign comprehensive package to treat adults and teens from mild to severe 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 generally 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; as well as 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. The 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 (CAD/CAM) 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 provides 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
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