Align Technology (XTER:AFW) Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.40 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XTER:AFW Align Technology Inc XTER:AFW
89 GF Score
Price €151.70
GF Value €215.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Align Technology Net-Net Working Capital?

Align Technology XTER:AFW +0.70% 89 Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.40 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:AFW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €215.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Align Technology ranks worse than 238095% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

Align Technology's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.40.

The industry rank for Align Technology's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:AFW's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 6.635
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

Align Technology  (XTER:AFW) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


Align Technology Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


Align Technology Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Align Technology's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

Align Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net-Net Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.05 -6.51 -8.00 -5.75 -1.80

Align Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Net-Net Working Capital Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.34 -3.94 -1.80 -1.86 -1.40

XTER:AFW vs BAX, SOLV, COO: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Align Technology's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Align Technology's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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Align Technology Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

Align Technology's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(935.051+0.75 * 940.9+0.5 * 193.297-1865.602
-0-0)/71.364
=-1.80

Align Technology's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(957.049+0.75 * 996.804+0.5 * 184.224-1896.691
-0-0)/71.618
=-1.40

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of €-1.40 mean?
Align Technology (XTER:AFW) has a Net-Net Working Capital of €-1.40 as of Jun. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Align Technology According to the industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Align Technology's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Align Technology's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #999999 out of 420 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Net-Net Working Capital compare to BAX and SOLV?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Align Technology ranks #999999 out of 420 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Align Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 6.64, based on 420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Align Technology For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 6.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Align Technology's current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.40. 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 €215.66, compared to a current price of €151.70 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.40. 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 Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Align Technology (XTER:AFW), the current Net-Net Working Capital is €-1.40 as of Jun. 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 €151.70 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €215.66. GuruFocus considers Align Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:AFW:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: €-1.40
  • GF Value™: €215.66 vs. price of €151.70 (29.7% 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.
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