Align Technology (XTER:AFW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.24 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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XTER:AFW Align Technology Inc XTER:AFW
89 GF Score
Price €159.30
GF Value €216.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Align Technology XTER:AFW -0.99% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.24 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates XTER:AFW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €216.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 523 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Align Technology ranks worse than 65.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Align Technology's current share price is €159.30. Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.58. Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.24.

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

XTER:AFW' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.03   Med: 13.93   Max: 38.66
Current: 4.02

During the past years, Align Technology's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 38.66. The lowest was 3.03. And the median was 13.93.

XTER:AFW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
65.97% of 523 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.25 vs XTER:AFW: 4.02

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Align Technology's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.563. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €37.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Align Technology  (XTER:AFW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Align Technology Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Align Technology Quarterly Data
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XTER:AFW vs SOLV, COO, BAX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Align Technology Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=159.30/37.58
=4.24

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=12.563/330.2130*330.2130
=12.563

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Align Technology Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.949 241.018 4.040
201609 3.047 241.428 4.168
201612 3.416 241.432 4.672
201703 3.559 243.801 4.820
201706 3.887 244.955 5.240
201709 3.952 246.819 5.287
201712 4.339 246.524 5.812
201803 4.341 249.554 5.744
201806 5.151 251.989 6.750
201809 5.322 252.439 6.962
201812 5.808 251.233 7.634
201903 6.021 254.202 7.821
201906 6.597 256.143 8.505
201909 6.908 256.759 8.884
201912 7.383 256.974 9.487
202003 6.309 258.115 8.071
202006 3.972 257.797 5.088
202009 7.873 260.280 9.988
202012 8.608 260.474 10.913
202103 9.419 264.877 11.742
202106 10.535 271.696 12.804
202109 10.860 274.310 13.073
202112 11.457 278.802 13.570
202203 11.159 287.504 12.817
202206 11.677 296.311 13.013
202209 11.494 296.808 12.788
202212 10.949 296.797 12.182
202303 11.424 301.836 12.498
202306 12.062 305.109 13.054
202309 11.711 307.789 12.564
202312 11.586 306.746 12.472
202403 12.183 312.332 12.880
202406 12.702 314.175 13.350
202409 11.786 315.301 12.343
202412 12.753 315.605 13.343
202503 12.305 319.799 12.706
202506 12.092 322.561 12.379
202509 11.714 324.800 11.909
202512 12.475 324.054 12.712
202603 12.563 330.213 12.563

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 4.24 mean?
Align Technology (XTER:AFW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.24 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.03 to 38.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #345 out of 523 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.24 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 38.66. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.25. Align Technology's value of 4.24 is 88.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #345 out of 523 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Align Technology has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Align Technology's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SOLV and COO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #345 out of 523 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Align Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.25. Align Technology's value of 4.24 is 88.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Align Technology's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.03 to 38.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 2.25, 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 PS Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.25, based on 523 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.24 is 88.4% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Align Technology's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.24, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 13.93. 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 (XTER:AFW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €216.58, compared to a current price of €159.30 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.24, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 88.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.25. Align Technology's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Align Technology (XTER:AFW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.24 as of Jul. 15, 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 (XTER:AFW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Align Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €159.30 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €216.58. GuruFocus considers Align Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:AFW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.24 (70% below median its 10-year median of 13.93)
  • GF Value™: €216.58 vs. price of €159.30 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.4% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#345 of 523)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:AFW 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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