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3D Systems Corporation (DDD)

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06/27/2025: DDD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Year Target Price $3

Year Target Price $3

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$3Target price
Low$1.32
Current$1.52
high$5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -59.76%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 207.35M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.91
52 Weeks Range 1.32 - 5.00
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.32 - 5.00
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.1

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -64.06%
Operating Margin (TTM) -37.83%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -11.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) -99.1%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 347917556
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48
Enterprise Value 347917556
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -8.2
Shares Outstanding 136412992
Shares Floating 130903150
Shares Outstanding 136412992
Shares Floating 130903150
Percent Insiders 3.52
Percent Institutions 50.22

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3.5
Target Price 3
Buy -
Strong Buy 1
Buy -
Strong Buy 1
Hold 3
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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3D Systems Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

3D Systems Corporation was founded in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of stereolithography, a pioneering 3D printing technology. It has grown through organic development and acquisitions to offer a broad portfolio of 3D printing solutions. It has gone through periods of significant growth and contraction, adapting to changing market dynamics.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Healthcare: Provides 3D printing solutions for medical and dental applications, including surgical guides, implants, and personalized medical devices.
  • Industrial: Offers 3D printing technologies and materials for industrial applications, such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping, tooling, and end-use parts production.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Jeffrey Graves serves as the President and CEO. The company is structured with functional departments and business units focused on healthcare and industrial sectors. There is a Board of Directors providing oversight.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Stereolithography (SLA) Printers: 3D Systems was the pioneer of this additive manufacturing process. SLA printers are used for creating high-resolution prototypes and end-use parts. Market share information is fragmented across printer types and industries, making overall market share difficult to precisely quantify. Competitors include Stratasys (SSYS) and UnionTech.
  • Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Printers: These printers use lasers to fuse powdered materials into solid objects. Market share is competitive, with key players including EOS, HP (HPQ), and Prodways. 3D Systems competes in this segment. Revenue not specifically available by product, but SLS is a significant revenue contributor.
  • Materials: 3D Systems offers a wide range of materials optimized for its printers, including plastics, metals, and composites. Material sales contribute significantly to overall revenue. Competitors include BASF and Evonik.
  • Software: 3D Systems provides software solutions for design, simulation, and manufacturing, including 3DXpert and Geomagic. These tools enhance the workflow and capabilities of 3D printing. Competitors include Materialise and Autodesk (ADSK).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The 3D printing industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing adoption in various sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Trends include mass customization, distributed manufacturing, and the use of new materials.

Positioning

3D Systems Corporation is a major player in the 3D printing industry, with a broad technology portfolio. It aims to be a comprehensive provider of additive manufacturing solutions, from hardware to software to materials. Its competitive advantages include its long history, extensive technology portfolio, and strong customer relationships. While 3DS was an original pioneer, other companies have grown in revenue over time.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global additive manufacturing market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars in the coming years. 3D Systems Corporation is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its diverse product offerings and strategic partnerships.

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Strengths

  • Extensive product portfolio covering various 3D printing technologies
  • Strong brand recognition and history in the additive manufacturing industry
  • Established customer base across diverse industries
  • Innovation in materials science and software solutions

Weaknesses

  • Inconsistent profitability and earnings
  • High operating expenses
  • Vulnerability to economic cycles
  • History of frequent acquisitions can make it difficult to integrate with existing platforms and technologies

Opportunities

  • Expanding adoption of 3D printing in healthcare and other high-growth industries
  • Development of new materials and applications for additive manufacturing
  • Strategic partnerships and collaborations with other technology providers
  • Government and industry initiatives to promote advanced manufacturing

Threats

  • Intense competition from established players and emerging startups
  • Rapid technological advancements and changing customer demands
  • Economic downturns and reduced capital spending
  • Supply chain disruptions and raw material price volatility

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SSYS
  • HPQ
  • PRLB

Competitive Landscape

3D Systems faces competition from established players like Stratasys and HP, as well as emerging startups. Its advantages include its long history and broad technology portfolio. Disadvantages include its inconsistent profitability and high operating expenses.

Major Acquisitions

Volumetric Biotechnologies

  • Year: 2024
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 45
  • Strategic Rationale: Extends bioprinting portfolio and development focus with the addition of advanced technologies, expertise and capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: 3D Systems has experienced periods of rapid growth followed by periods of consolidation and restructuring. Growth has been driven by both organic development and acquisitions.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are dependent on analyst estimates, which fluctuate based on market conditions and company performance. Analyst consensus estimates should be consulted for the latest projections.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include focusing on core healthcare and industrial markets, streamlining operations, and investing in new technologies and materials.

Summary

3D Systems Corporation is a major player in the 3D printing industry with a rich history and broad portfolio. It struggles with profitability and high operating expenses. Growth opportunities exist in healthcare and new materials, but the company must overcome intense competition and economic uncertainties. Recent initiatives to focus on core markets and streamline operations are crucial for its future success.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Publications
  • Press Releases

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.

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About 3D Systems Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Rock Hill, SC, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-11-05
President, CEO & Director Dr. Jeffrey Alan Graves Ph.D.
Sector Technology
Industry Computer Hardware
Full time employees 1833
Full time employees 1833

3D Systems Corporation provides 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Oceania. It operates through two segments, Healthcare Solutions and Industrial Solutions. The company offers 3D printing technologies, including stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering, direct metal printing, MultiJet printing, ColorJet printing, polymer extrusion, and extrusion and SLA based bioprinting. Its print materials include plastic, nylon, metal, composite, elastomeric, wax, polymeric dental materials, and biocompatible materials. The company also provides digital design tools, such as software, scanners, and haptic devices, as well as solutions for product design, simulation, mold and die design, 3D scan-to-print, reverse engineering, production machining, metrology, and inspection and manufacturing workflows. In addition, it offers software platforms, including 3D Sprint and 3DXpert, which are metal and polymer additive manufacturing solutions; and Oqton industrial manufacturing operating system. Further, the company provides maintenance and training services; advanced manufacturing services; software maintenance and cloud-software subscriptions; and precision healthcare solutions, such as design, planning, modeling, prototyping, manufacturing, printing, and finishing of medical and dental devices, anatomical models, and surgical guides and tools. It serves companies, and small and midsize businesses in the medical, dental, automotive, aerospace, durable goods, government, defense, technology, jewelry, electronic, education, consumer goods, energy, biotechnology, and other industries through direct sales force, channel partners, and appointed distributors. 3D Systems Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina.