Align Technology, Inc. vs Ares Capital Corporation — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.51B), while Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.96 (market cap $14.35B). The key difference: Align Technology, Inc. and Ares Capital Corporation are close in size by market cap, and Ares Capital Corporation pays a 9.61% dividend while Align Technology, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | ARCC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.51B | $14.35B |
Sector | Health | Financials |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $22.68 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $17.45 |
Enterprise Value | $11.52B | — |
Dividend Yield | — | 9.61% |
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Align is the leading manufacturer of clear dental aligners globally, having pioneered the technology with the introduction of its Invisalign branded aligners in 1998. Since then, Invisalign has become a household name, having treated over 10 million patients with malocclusion (misaligned teeth) through orthodontist and dentist-guided treatment plans. The company maintains dominant market share of clear aligners, despite the introduction of direct-to-consumer competitors upon the expiration of key patents that began in 2017. Align also manufactures intraoral scanners (iTero), used for orthodontic treatment and restorative dental procedures (digital models for crowns, veneers, and implants).
Read more on ALGN →Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in U.S. middle-market companies with investment opportunities as well as in larger companies. Its portfolio comprises of first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, and mezzanine debt (subordinated unsecured loan), which may include equity components that are diversified by industry and sector. The company may invest in preferred and common equity investments to a lesser proportion. Its revenue mainly consists of interest and dividend income received from the investment made.
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