Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN)

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since November 3, 2023.

Common-Size Income Statement 

Align Technology Inc., common-size consolidated income statement

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net revenues 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Cost of net revenues -29.48 -25.74 -28.67 -27.54 -26.37
Gross profit 70.52% 74.26% 71.33% 72.46% 73.63%
Selling, general and administrative -44.84 -43.23 -48.58 -44.54 -43.35
Research and development -8.17 -6.33 -7.09 -6.54 -6.55
Restructuring and other charges -0.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Impairments and other charges (gains), net 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.96 0.00
Litigation settlement gain 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.12 0.00
Operating expenses -53.32% -49.56% -55.67% -49.92% -49.90%
Income from operations 17.21% 24.70% 15.66% 22.54% 23.73%
Interest income 0.14 0.08 0.13 0.52 0.44
Other income (expense), net -1.31 0.83 -0.46 0.32 -0.43
Interest income and other income (expense), net -1.17% 0.91% -0.33% 0.84% 0.00%
Net income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes 16.04% 25.61% 15.33% 23.38% 23.73%
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes -6.36 -6.08 56.51 -4.67 -2.94
Equity in losses of investee, net of tax 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.31 -0.44
Net income 9.68% 19.53% 71.84% 18.40% 20.35%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31).

The common-size income statement reveals several notable trends in the company’s financial performance between 2018 and 2022. Net revenues are consistently represented as 100.00%, allowing for a clear view of expense and profit margins as percentages of sales. A significant fluctuation in net income is observed, driven by changes in several key expense items and tax provisions.

Gross Profit
Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues generally declined from 73.63% in 2018 to 70.52% in 2022. While there was a temporary increase to 74.26% in 2021, the overall trend indicates increasing costs associated with generating revenue. The largest decrease occurred between 2020 and 2022.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses exhibited an increasing trend as a percentage of net revenues, rising from 49.90% in 2018 to 53.32% in 2022. This increase was particularly pronounced in 2020, reaching 55.67%, and continued into 2022. This suggests growing administrative, selling, and research costs relative to sales.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses
SG&A expenses consistently represent a substantial portion of net revenues, ranging from 43.35% to 48.58% over the period. The highest percentage was observed in 2020 (48.58%), and while decreasing in 2021, it rose again in 2022 to 44.84%. This indicates a significant and relatively stable investment in these areas.
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses
R&D expenses also increased as a percentage of net revenues, moving from 6.55% in 2018 to 8.17% in 2022. This suggests a growing commitment to innovation and product development. The increase was steady throughout the period, with the largest single-year increase occurring between 2021 and 2022.
Income from Operations
Income from operations fluctuated considerably, ranging from 15.66% to 24.70%. A significant decline was observed in 2020 (15.66%), followed by a recovery in 2021 (24.70%), but then a further decline in 2022 to 17.21%. This volatility reflects the combined impact of gross profit and operating expense trends.
Net Income
Net income as a percentage of net revenues experienced the most dramatic changes. It decreased from 20.35% in 2018 to 9.68% in 2022. A substantial spike occurred in 2020 (71.84%), largely attributable to a significant benefit from income taxes. However, this was not sustained, and net income declined sharply in subsequent years. The provision for income taxes varied significantly, moving from a negative value (benefit) in 2020 to a cost in 2019, 2021 and 2022.
Other Income and Expenses
The impact of other income and expenses, while relatively small, shifted from a net expense in 2018 and 2020 to a net income in 2019 and 2021, before becoming a net expense again in 2022. This inconsistency suggests the presence of non-recurring items or fluctuations in investment income.

In summary, the company experienced increasing operating expenses and fluctuating net income, with a particularly strong influence from tax provisions. While gross profit margins showed a slight downward trend, the primary driver of net income volatility appears to be expense management and tax-related factors.