ATEC (Alphatec Holdings) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Above Median

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ATEC Alphatec Holdings Inc ATEC
66 GF Score
Price $8.27
GF Value $15.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Alphatec Holdings Profitability Rank?

Alphatec Holdings ATEC -3.10% 66 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates ATEC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Alphatec Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Alphatec Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.48%. As of today, Alphatec Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Alphatec Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


ATEC vs IART, AHCO, INSP: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Alphatec Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Alphatec Holdings Profitability Rank vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Alphatec Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alphatec Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Alphatec Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Alphatec Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Alphatec Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-22.056 / 192.108
=-11.48 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Alphatec Holdings has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Alphatec Holdings Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Alphatec Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Alphatec Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Alphatec Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Alphatec Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 3 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Alphatec Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphatec Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to IART and AHCO?
Alphatec Holdings' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, Alphatec Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Alphatec Holdings and its competitors. Alphatec Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphatec Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.42, compared to a current price of $8.27 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Alphatec Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alphatec Holdings (ATEC), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 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 Alphatec Holdings (ATEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphatec Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.27 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.42. GuruFocus considers Alphatec Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ATEC:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $15.42 vs. price of $8.27 (46.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ATEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alphatec Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges L1Z1:Germany
Address 1950 Camino Vida Roble, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92008
Alphatec Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on the designing, development, and advancement of products for the surgical treatment of spinal disorders associated with disease and degeneration, congenital deformities, and trauma. The company's spine approach technologies include Posterior Cervical Fusion, Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, Lateral Interbody Fusion, and Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion among others. Its procedural offerings are designed to address the underlying causes of spinal pathology by advancing the three fundamental objectives of spine surgery: (1) decompression of neural elements, (2) stabilization of spinal segments, and (3) restoration and maintenance of proper spinal alignment.
66GF Score

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