ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (AFW.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:AFW - US0162551016 - Common Stock
115.2 EUR
-1.25 (-1.07%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AFW. AFW was compared to 62 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. AFW scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. AFW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make AFW suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AFW had positive earnings in the past year.
AFW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years AFW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AFW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AFW's Return On Assets of 7.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFW outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
AFW has a Return On Equity of 11.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: AFW outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AFW (10.50%) is better than 85.48% of its industry peers.
AFW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.25%. This is above the industry average of 8.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.04% | ||
| ROE | 11.18% | ||
| ROIC | 10.5% |
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)13.99%
ROE(3y)11.08%
ROE(5y)21.89%
ROIC(3y)11.25%
ROIC(5y)11.65%
1.3 Margins
AFW has a Profit Margin of 11.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: AFW outperforms 69.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AFW has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.14%, AFW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFW has declined.
AFW has a better Gross Margin (69.84%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
AFW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.04% | ||
| GM | 69.84% |
OM growth 3Y-12.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.71%
PM growth 3Y-18.59%
PM growth 5Y-10.55%
GM growth 3Y-1.95%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AFW is still creating some value.
AFW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AFW has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for AFW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
AFW has an Altman-Z score of 4.14. This indicates that AFW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AFW has a better Altman-Z score (4.14) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
AFW has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.14 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
AFW has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that AFW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFW has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: AFW underperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that AFW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AFW has a Quick ratio (1.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AFW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.29%.
AFW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.91% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.56% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.69% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.29%
EPS 3Y-5.96%
EPS 5Y11.91%
EPS Q2Q%3.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.56%
Revenue growth 3Y0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.69%
Sales Q2Q%-1.56%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AFW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AFW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3Y8.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.61%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.24 indicates a correct valuation of AFW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AFW indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFW is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.76. AFW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.18, the valuation of AFW can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AFW indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFW is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AFW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AFW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFW is cheaper than 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
AFW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFW is cheaper than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AFW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AFW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3Y8.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AFW does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:AFW (10/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
115.2
-1.25 (-1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.68%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.35B
Revenue(TTM)3.96B
Net Income(TTM)437.61M
Analysts78.33
Price Target163.19 (41.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.95%
Max EPS beat(2)5.2%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.95%
Max EPS beat(4)5.2%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.11%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.67%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.47%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.3%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.2%
PT rev (1m)-56.23%
PT rev (3m)-56.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-19.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-18.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.18 | ||
| P/S | 2.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.48 | ||
| P/tB | 2.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.08 |
EPS(TTM)8.09
EY7.02%
EPS(NY)9.46
Fwd EY8.21%
FCF(TTM)7.49
FCFY6.5%
OCF(TTM)8.67
OCFY7.52%
SpS47
BVpS46.39
TBVpS39.34
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.2
Graham Number91.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.04% | ||
| ROE | 11.18% | ||
| ROCE | 15.15% | ||
| ROIC | 10.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.25% | ||
| OM | 16.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.04% | ||
| GM | 69.84% | ||
| FCFM | 15.93% |
ROA(3y)6.72%
ROA(5y)13.99%
ROE(3y)11.08%
ROE(5y)21.89%
ROIC(3y)11.25%
ROIC(5y)11.65%
ROICexc(3y)14.94%
ROICexc(5y)15.83%
ROICexgc(3y)17.96%
ROICexgc(5y)19.34%
ROCE(3y)16.23%
ROCE(5y)16.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-21.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.73%
OM growth 3Y-12.06%
OM growth 5Y-4.71%
PM growth 3Y-18.59%
PM growth 5Y-10.55%
GM growth 3Y-1.95%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 63.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 144.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.14 |
F-Score7
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC1.22
Cap/Depr(3y)145.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)194.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.34%
Profit Quality(3y)120.32%
Profit Quality(5y)97.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.29%
EPS 3Y-5.96%
EPS 5Y11.91%
EPS Q2Q%3.32%
EPS Next Y9.81%
EPS Next 2Y8.56%
EPS Next 3Y8.54%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.56%
Revenue growth 3Y0.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.69%
Sales Q2Q%-1.56%
Revenue Next Year0.02%
Revenue Next 2Y1.64%
Revenue Next 3Y2.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.61%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.72%
EBIT growth 5Y5.48%
EBIT Next Year19.51%
EBIT Next 3Y10.28%
EBIT Next 5Y11.32%
FCF growth 1Y3.26%
FCF growth 3Y-6.89%
FCF growth 5Y0.82%
OCF growth 1Y-15.28%
OCF growth 3Y-14.29%
OCF growth 5Y-0.24%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC / AFW.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AFW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to AFW.DE.
What is the valuation status for AFW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (AFW.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (AFW.DE) stock?
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (AFW.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AFW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (AFW.DE) is 14.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.48.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AFW stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (AFW.DE) is expected to grow by 9.81% in the next year.