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Align Technology vs MSA Safety: ALGN and MSA compared
Align Technology is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $536M for MSA Safety (Q3 2026). MSA Safety is growing faster (+14% against +2% a year earlier). Align Technology is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.7% against 16.4%.
Where the money goes: ALGN and MSA
Align Technology (ALGN) · Q3 2026
Align Technology, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (+2% year over year), operating margin 16.7%, net earnings $135M, operating cash flow $183M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
MSA Safety (MSA) · Q3 2026
MSA Safety, Q3 2026: revenue $536M (+14% year over year), operating margin 16.4%, net earnings $58.4M, operating cash flow $82.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Align Technology (ALGN) | MSA Safety (MSA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.0B | $536M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +14% |
| Gross margin | 68.7% | 45.5% |
| Operating margin | 16.7% | 16.4% |
| Net earnings | $135M | $58.4M |
| Net margin | 13.3% | 10.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $183M | $82.3M |
| Free cash flow | $138M | $68.2M |
| Market value | $11.8B | $6.6B |
| P/E | 24.2× | 21.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $185.79 | $207.33 |
Where the revenue comes from
MSA Safety
- Detection: $234M (44%)
- Fire Service: $173M (32%)
- Industrial PPE and Other: $129M (24%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Align Technology or MSA Safety?
Align Technology is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $536M for MSA Safety (Q3 2026).
Is Align Technology or MSA Safety growing faster?
MSA Safety is growing faster (+14% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Align Technology or MSA Safety?
Align Technology is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.7% against 16.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.