Align Technology (XTER:AFW) Institutional Ownership: 77.80% (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

XTER:AFW Align Technology Inc XTER:AFW
89 GF Score
Price €163.15
GF Value €219.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Align Technology Institutional Ownership?

Align Technology XTER:AFW +2.42% 89 Institutional Ownership is 77.80% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:AFW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €219.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Align Technology's institutional ownership is 77.80%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Align Technology's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Align Technology's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 87.61%.

Align Technology Institutional Ownership Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Align Technology's Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership Chart

Align Technology Historical Data

The historical data trend for Align Technology can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 75.21 72.98 72.46 73.94 74.20 74.76 76.33 77.13 77.42 77.80
XTER:AFW
89GF Score
Align Technology Inc XTER:AFW
Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Align Technology Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 77.80% mean?
Align Technology (XTER:AFW) has a Institutional Ownership of 77.80% as of Jul. 17, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors.
Is Align Technology's Institutional Ownership too high?
Align Technology's current Institutional Ownership is 77.80%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to SOLV and COO?
Align Technology's Institutional Ownership of 77.80% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Align Technology and its competitors. Align Technology's current Institutional Ownership is 77.80%. 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 €219.73, compared to a current price of €163.15 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 77.80%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Align Technology (XTER:AFW), the current Institutional Ownership is 77.80% as of Jul. 17, 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 €163.15 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €219.73. GuruFocus considers Align Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:AFW:

  • Institutional Ownership: 77.80%
  • GF Value™: €219.73 vs. price of €163.15 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
89GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XTER:AFW

Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€163.15
Price
€219.73
GF Value