Align Technology [ALGN] vs Alcon [ALC] Detailed Stock Comparison
Align Technology
NASDAQ
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Alcon
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Align Technology wins in 13 metrics, Alcon wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Align Technology appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Align Technology | Alcon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.27 | 40.84 | Align Technology |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.77 | 2.07 | Alcon |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 3.14 | 23.63 | Align Technology |
| PEG Ratio | 0.73 | 26.11 | Align Technology |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 | 21.16 | Align Technology |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.04% | 11.28% | Alcon |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 16.10% | 13.30% | Align Technology |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 16.10% | 13.30% | Align Technology |
| Return on Equity | 11.41% | 5.23% | Align Technology |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.50% | 2.74% | Align Technology |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $622.65M | $1.41B | Alcon |
| 1-Year Return | -36.07% | -14.64% | Alcon |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.73 | 4.62 | Align Technology |
| Enterprise Value | $9.42B | $49.36B | Alcon |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.38 | 4.97 | Align Technology |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 69.94% | 55.92% | Align Technology |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $54 | $20 | Align Technology |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.92 | $2.25 | Align Technology |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.61 | 0.70 | Alcon |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Align Technology vs Alcon Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Align Technology | 6.33% | 5.01% | -22.93% | -13.35% | -21.58% | -28.26% |
| Alcon | 3.59% | -6.49% | -7.49% | -4.78% | -8.15% | -1.71% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Align Technology | -36.07% | -40.75% | -50.24% | 161.17% | 817.61% | 2,197.54% |
| Alcon | -14.64% | 22.89% | 42.27% | 50.69% | 50.69% | 50.69% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Align Technology vs Alcon
| Metric | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $10.84B | $45.84B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,598,019 | 1,498,680 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,040,930 | 1,604,603 |
| Last Close | $149.57 | $82.02 |
| 52 Week Range | $127.70 - $262.87 | $78.11 - $101.10 |
| % from 52W High | -43.10% | -18.87% |
| All-Time High | $737.45 (Sep 20, 2021) | $101.10 (Sep 09, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -79.72% | -18.87% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.01% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.29% | 0.41% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 3.14 | 23.63 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $53.98 | $44.39 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $12.43 | $2.85 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $731.07M | $2.12B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $676.43M | $1.18B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Align Technology vs Alcon
| Metric | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 25.27 | 40.84 |
| Forward P/E | 14.58 | 26.11 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.73 | 26.11 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.73 | 4.62 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.77 | 2.07 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $10.84B | $45.84B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.42B | $49.36B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.38 | 4.97 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.78 | 21.16 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.61 | 0.70 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $53.98 | $44.39 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Align Technology vs Alcon
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $979.26M | $2.47B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $299.15M | $1.09B |
| Gross Profit | $680.11M | $1.38B |
| Research & Development | $97.20M | $222.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $135.28M | $468.00M |
| EBITDA | $178.60M | $463.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $140.44M | $414.00M |
| Income Tax | $47.21M | $64.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $93.23M | $350.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $873.01M | $1.41B |
| Total Current Assets | $2.40B | $6.07B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.99B | $2.25B |
| Long-Term Debt | $86.49M | $5.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.79B | $22.02B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.39B | N/A |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.38B | $4.90B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $139.21M | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $-25.29M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $27.39M | $384.00M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-201.09M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.74M | 6.89M |
| Short Ratio | 1.83 | 4.54 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | N/A |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,598,019 | 1,498,680 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,040,930 | 1,604,603 |
| Shares Outstanding | 73.85M | 494.62M |
| Float Shares | 67.59M | 494.60M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.95% | 0.69% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Align Technology vs Alcon
| Metric | ALGN | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.17 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.30% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.50 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | May 14, 2024 |