Align Technology (BSP:A1LG34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.56 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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BSP:A1LG34 Align Technology Inc BSP:A1LG34
84 GF Score
Price R$200.76
GF Value R$290.62
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Align Technology BSP:A1LG34 -2.35% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 16.58. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1LG34 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R$290.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Align Technology ranks worse than 73.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Align Technology's current share price is R$200.76. Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$56.41. Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:A1LG34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.36   Med: 16.58   Max: 45.07
Current: 3.71

During the past years, Align Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 45.07. The lowest was 3.36. And the median was 16.58.

BSP:A1LG34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.93% of 514 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.88 vs BSP:A1LG34: 3.71

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Align Technology's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$76.102. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$56.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Align Technology  (BSP:A1LG34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

Align Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Align Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:A1LG34 vs RGEN, AVTR, BAX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=200.76/56.41
=3.56

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Align Technology's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=76.102/333.9520*333.9520
=76.102

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Align Technology Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.901 241.428 13.695
201612 10.492 241.432 14.513
201703 10.171 243.801 13.932
201706 11.084 244.955 15.111
201709 11.545 246.819 15.621
201712 11.880 246.524 16.093
201803 11.532 249.554 15.432
201806 14.309 251.989 18.963
201809 15.321 252.439 20.268
201812 15.247 251.233 20.267
201903 15.071 254.202 19.799
201906 16.580 256.143 21.617
201909 17.061 256.759 22.190
201912 17.612 256.974 22.888
202003 44.250 258.115 57.251
202006 46.843 257.797 60.681
202009 51.937 260.280 66.638
202012 52.743 260.474 67.621
202103 60.412 264.877 76.166
202106 53.892 271.696 66.241
202109 58.860 274.310 71.658
202112 65.068 278.802 77.939
202203 57.889 287.504 67.241
202206 58.184 296.311 65.575
202209 62.005 296.808 69.765
202212 61.121 296.797 68.773
202303 59.224 301.836 65.526
202306 57.686 305.109 63.139
202309 61.290 307.789 66.500
202312 59.236 306.746 64.490
202403 62.178 312.332 66.482
202406 67.743 314.175 72.007
202409 73.047 315.301 77.368
202412 79.557 315.605 84.182
202503 74.762 319.799 78.071
202506 74.840 322.561 77.483
202509 73.653 324.800 75.728
202512 77.388 324.054 79.752
202603 75.749 330.213 76.607
202606 76.102 333.952 76.102

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 mean?
Align Technology (BSP:A1LG34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 16.58. Over the past decade, Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.36 to 45.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #380 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 16.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.36 to a high of 45.07. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Align Technology's value of 3.56 is 89.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #380 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Align Technology has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RGEN and AVTR?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #380 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Align Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88. Align Technology's value of 3.56 is 89.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Align Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.36 to 45.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.58 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Align Technology has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.88, based on 514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.56 is 89.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 16.58. 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 (BSP:A1LG34) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$290.62, compared to a current price of R$200.76 — trading 30.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 16.58 and 89.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.88. Align Technology's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Align Technology (BSP:A1LG34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.56 as of Sep. 02, 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 (BSP:A1LG34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Align Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$200.76 is trading 30.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$290.62. GuruFocus considers Align Technology to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1LG34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.56 (79% below median its 10-year median of 16.58)
  • GF Value™: R$290.62 vs. price of R$200.76 (30.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#380 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1LG34 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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