Align Technology, Inc. vs Bank of Nova Scotia — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.29B), while Bank of Nova Scotia trades at $89.03 (market cap $108.32B). The key difference: Bank of Nova Scotia is far larger — about 8.8× Align Technology, Inc.'s market cap, and Bank of Nova Scotia pays a 3.64% dividend while Align Technology, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | BNS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.29B | $108.32B |
Sector | Health | Financials |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $90.29 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $56.41 |
Enterprise Value | $11.30B | — |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.64% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Bank of Nova Scotia is a global financial services provider. The bank has five business segments: Canadian banking, international banking, global wealth management, global banking and markets, and other. It offers a range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. The bank's international operations span numerous countries and are more concentrated in Central and South America.
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