Align Technology Inc (ALGN) is a publicly traded medical devices business based in the US. In the week up to 22 September Align Technology shares plunged 13.51% to a closing position of $217.95. Over the last 12 months, Align Technology's share price has fallen by an alarming 64.72% from $648.58. Align Technology is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 24,020 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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Historical closes compared with the last close of $228.81
| 1 week (2022-09-28) | 7.88% |
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| 1 month (2022-09-02) | -6.42% |
| 3 months (2022-07-05) | -9.96% |
| 6 months (2022-04-04) | -48.63% |
| 1 year (2021-10-05) | -64.72% |
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| 2 years (2020-10-05) | -28.39% |
| 3 years (2019-10-04) | 26.00% |
| 5 years (2017-10-05) | 22.61% |
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Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value.
Align Technology's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 27x. In other words, Align Technology shares trade at around 27x recent earnings.
That's comparable to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29).
However, Align Technology's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the medical devices industry or those of similar companies.
Align Technology's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.6447. A PEG ratio over 1 can be interpreted as meaning shares are overvalued at the current rate of growth, or may anticipate an acceleration in growth.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Align Technology's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider Align Technology's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
Align Technology's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $985.4 million (£870 million).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Align Technology's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put that into context you can compare it against similar companies.
| Open | $225.81 |
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| High | $230.45 |
| Low | $221.45 |
| Close | $228.81 |
| Previous close | $229.91 |
| Change | $-1.1 |
| Change % | -0.4784% |
| Volume | 579,229 |
| 52-week range | $204.32 - $713.33 |
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| 50-day moving average | $256.4416 |
| 200-day moving average | $364.6649 |
| Wall St. target price | $339.2 |
| PE ratio | 26.5567 |
| Dividend yield | $0 (0%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $8.12 |
We're not expecting Align Technology to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.
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Over the last 12 months, Align Technology's shares have ranged in value from as little as $204.32 up to $713.33. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NASDAQ average) beta is 1, while Align Technology's is 1.799. This would suggest that Align Technology's shares are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).
To put Align Technology's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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