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Align Technology, Inc. ALGN

Price 159.2 USD
as of 2026-09-03
56/100
Mixed
Quality63
Growth32
Balance-sheet strength85
Valuation51
Momentum42
Income50

Composite 56/100; the shares have moved about 43% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.

Strongest counter-signal

Growth ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.

Case for

Balance-sheet strength ranks 85/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 51/100 — a slight point in its favour.

Case against

Growth ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 42/100 — a slight mark against it.

What the company does Align Technology designs, manufactures, and markets Invisalign clear aligners, Vivera retainers, and iTero intraoral scanners for orthodontic and restorative dental procedures. Its Clear Aligner segment serves teens and adults, while Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services segment provides digital scanning and 3D printing solutions for dental professionals.

Key financials Revenue growth 0.9% and EPS growth 0.6% reflect modest top-line recovery. Margins remain strong: gross 70.4%, operating 18.2%, net 10.0%. Profitability metrics include ROE 10.2%, ROA 7.4%, and ROCE 13.9%. Balance sheet is conservative with debt/equity 0.03 and net debt/EBITDA -1.08.

Stock health Momentum is weak: -7.04% over 3 months, -15.16% over 6 months, and -22.69% below the 52-week high. RSI(14) at 36.10 indicates oversold conditions. Sideravia scores Quality 62.7, Strength 84.6, and Valuation 51.4, with overall 56.4—average quality and fairly valued.

Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 34.60% versus the analyst mean target of 208.60. - Recent 3% daily decline may reflect broader sector rotation (1-day -3.02%). - Board appointment of Quentin Blackford (2026-08-31) may signal strategic evolution. - Analyst mean target implies 34.60% upside from current price.

Looking forward Forward P/E of 14.86 and PEG of 0.15 suggest improved earnings visibility. iTero scanner adoption and Invisalign First expansion could drive mid-single-digit revenue growth. Execution risk remains tied to consumer discretionary dental spending and competitive pressure.

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