Align Technology, Inc. vs Illinois Tool Works Inc. — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.29B), while Illinois Tool Works Inc. trades at $293.7 (market cap $83.49B). The key difference: Illinois Tool Works Inc. is far larger — about 6.8× Align Technology, Inc.'s market cap, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. pays a 2.35% dividend while Align Technology, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | ITW | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.29B | $83.49B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $299.60 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $241.07 |
Enterprise Value | $11.30B | $92.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.35% |
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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 →Illinois Tool Works is a diversified global manufacturer that produces specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related services. The firm operates 87 global divisions through seven distinct operating segments: automotive OEM, construction products, food equipment, specialty products, test/measurement and electronics, polymers and fluids, and welding. About half of its revenue comes from its operations in North America, with the remainder originating from international markets. ITW takes a bottom-up and decentralized approach to portfolio management, with the exception that each segment must apply its 80/20 operating process modeled on the Pareto principle.
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