Align Technology, Inc. vs Centene Corp — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.29B), while Centene Corp trades at $65.44 (market cap $32.05B). The key difference: Centene Corp is far larger — about 2.6× Align Technology, Inc.'s market cap, and Centene Corp is trading nearer its 52-week high, Align Technology, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | CNC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.29B | $32.05B |
Sector | Health | Health |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $68.72 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $26.17 |
Enterprise Value | $11.30B | $21.10B |
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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 →Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
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