Align Technology, Inc. vs HCA Health Inc — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.29B), while HCA Health Inc trades at $410.11 (market cap $89.08B). The key difference: HCA Health Inc is far larger — about 7.2× Align Technology, Inc.'s market cap, and HCA Health Inc pays a 0.76% dividend while Align Technology, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | HCA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.29B | $89.08B |
Sector | Health | Health |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $545.13 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $361.32 |
Enterprise Value | $11.30B | $139.62B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.76% |
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 →HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the U.S. As of December 2021, the firm owned and operated 182 hospitals, 125 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across nearly 20 states and a small foothold in England.
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