Align Technology (LTS:0HCK) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $7.07 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0HCK Align Technology Inc LTS:0HCK
91 GF Score
Price $180.14
GF Value $238.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Align Technology LTS:0HCK +0.86% 91 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $7.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HCK with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $238.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Align Technology's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.679. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $7.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Align Technology's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 19.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Align Technology was 44.70% per year. The lowest was 11.40% per year. And the median was 22.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), Align Technology's current stock price is $180.14. Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.07. Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 25.48.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Align Technology was 199.60. The lowest was 18.72. And the median was 70.38.


Align Technology  (LTS:0HCK) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=180.14/7.07
=25.48

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Align Technology was 199.60. The lowest was 18.72. And the median was 70.38.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Align Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Align Technology Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0HCK vs SOLV, COO, BAX: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Align Technology's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.679/330.2130*330.2130
=1.679

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Align Technology Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.706 241.018 0.967
201609 0.521 241.428 0.713
201612 0.821 241.432 1.123
201703 -0.147 243.801 -0.199
201706 1.127 244.955 1.519
201709 0.856 246.819 1.145
201712 1.131 246.524 1.515
201803 0.242 249.554 0.320
201806 1.007 251.989 1.320
201809 0.523 252.439 0.684
201812 2.314 251.233 3.041
201903 1.016 254.202 1.320
201906 1.638 256.143 2.112
201909 2.605 256.759 3.350
201912 2.217 256.974 2.849
202003 -0.459 258.115 -0.587
202006 0.324 257.797 0.415
202009 2.398 260.280 3.042
202012 4.119 260.474 5.222
202103 2.303 264.877 2.871
202106 2.427 271.696 2.950
202109 2.901 274.310 3.492
202112 2.056 278.802 2.435
202203 -0.718 287.504 -0.825
202206 0.650 296.311 0.724
202209 2.443 296.808 2.718
202212 1.177 296.797 1.310
202303 1.761 301.836 1.927
202306 2.520 305.109 2.727
202309 3.457 307.789 3.709
202312 0.178 306.746 0.192
202403 0.256 312.332 0.271
202406 1.414 314.175 1.486
202409 3.128 315.301 3.276
202412 3.531 315.605 3.694
202503 0.372 319.799 0.384
202506 1.476 322.561 1.511
202509 2.333 324.800 2.372
202512 2.611 324.054 2.661
202603 1.679 330.213 1.679

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $7.07 mean?
Align Technology (LTS:0HCK) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $7.07 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors.
Is Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $7.07. Overall, Align Technology has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SOLV and COO?
Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $7.07 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Align Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Align Technology (LTS:0HCK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $238.74, compared to a current price of $180.14 — trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $7.07. Align Technology's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Align Technology (LTS:0HCK), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $7.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Align Technology (LTS:0HCK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Align Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $180.14 is trading 24.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $238.74. GuruFocus considers Align Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HCK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $7.07
  • GF Value™: $238.74 vs. price of $180.14 (24.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Align Technology Business Description

Address 410 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 1300, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85288
Align Technology is the leading manufacturer of clear aligners. Invisalign, its main product, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1998 and has since dominated, controlling over 90% of the market. Invisalign can treat roughly 90% of all malocclusion cases (misaligned teeth), and there are over 230,000 Invisalign-trained dentists and orthodontists. In 2022, Invisalign treated over 2 million cases, or roughly 10% of all orthodontic cases for the year, and it has treated over 14 million patients since its launch. Align also sells intraoral scanners under the brand iTero, which captures digital impressions of patients' teeth and illustrates treatment plans. Over 85% of Invisalign cases are submitted by digital scans, and iTero scans make up over half of these scans.
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