Align TechnologyXTER:AFW 89 FCF Yield % is 4.57 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates XTER:AFW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €200.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Align Technology ranks better than 77.89% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for Align Technology's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:AFW'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 2.11 Max: 6.89
Current: 4.57
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Align Technology was 6.89%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 2.11%.
XTER:AFW's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 77.89% of 855
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -0.38
vs XTER:AFW: 4.57
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Align Technology FCF Yield % Related Terms
Align Technology FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Align Technology's FCF Yield % 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.
XTER:AFW vs SOLV, COO, BAX: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Align Technology's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Align Technology's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Align Technology's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (XTER:AFW) has a FCF Yield % of 4.57 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Align Technology's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.83 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #189 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Align Technology's FCF Yield % too high?
Align Technology's current FCF Yield % of 4.57 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 6.89. Based on the distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #189 out of 855 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Yield % compare to SOLV and COO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #189 out of 855 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Align Technology in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Align Technology's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.83 to 6.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. Align Technology's current FCF Yield % is 4.57, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 2.11. 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 €200.25, compared to a current price of €149.05 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.57, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Align Technology (XTER:AFW), the current FCF Yield % is 4.57 as of Jun. 27, 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 €149.05 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €200.25.
GuruFocus considers Align Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:AFW:
FCF Yield %: 4.57 (117% above median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: €200.25 vs. price of €149.05 (25.6% below fair value)
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.
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