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Steris vs Align Technology: STE and ALGN compared
Steris is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.0B for Align Technology (Q3 2026). Steris is growing faster (+9% against +2% a year earlier). Steris is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.5% against 16.7%.
Where the money goes: STE and ALGN
Steris (STE) · Q2 FY27
Steris, Q2 FY27: revenue $1.6B (+9% year over year), operating margin 18.5%, net earnings $214M, operating cash flow $289M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Steris (STE) | Align Technology (ALGN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $1.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 44.7% | 68.7% |
| Operating margin | 18.5% | 16.7% |
| Net earnings | $214M | $135M |
| Net margin | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $289M | $183M |
| Free cash flow | $213M | $138M |
| Market value | $24.7B | $11.8B |
| P/E | 29.8× | 24.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $260.71 | $185.79 |
Where the revenue comes from
Steris
- Healthcare: $1.1B (71%)
- AST: $296M (19%)
- Life Sciences:: $171M (11%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Steris or Align Technology?
Steris is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.0B for Align Technology (Q3 2026).
Is Steris or Align Technology growing faster?
Steris is growing faster (+9% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Steris or Align Technology?
Steris is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.5% against 16.7%.
More: Steris earnings · how Steris makes money · Align Technology earnings · how Align Technology makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.