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Materialise NV (MTLS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: MTLS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9.43
1 Year Target Price $9.43
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.75% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 339.05M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 30.21 | 1Y Target Price 9.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 30.21 | 1Y Target Price 9.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.58 | 52 Weeks Range 3.93 - 9.69 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.93 - 9.69 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.19 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.46% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.8% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 30.21 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 259117203 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.26 |
Enterprise Value 259117203 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.31 | Shares Outstanding 59067200 | Shares Floating 24248185 |
Shares Outstanding 59067200 | Shares Floating 24248185 | ||
Percent Insiders 5.3 | Percent Institutions 14.51 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Materialise NV
Company Overview
History and Background
Materialise NV was founded in 1990 in Leuven, Belgium, by Wilfried Vancraen. Initially, it focused on rapid prototyping services. Over time, it expanded into software and solutions for various applications of additive manufacturing.
Core Business Areas
- Materialise Medical: Develops and provides medical software and services for surgical planning, patient-specific implants, and medical 3D printing.
- Materialise Manufacturing: Offers 3D printing services, software, and solutions for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods.
- Materialise Software: Provides software platforms for 3D printing process management, data preparation, and workflow automation.
Leadership and Structure
Wilfried Vancraen is the Founder and CEO. The company has a board of directors and a management team responsible for overseeing its operations and strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Mimics Innovation Suite: Medical image processing software used for surgical planning and creating patient-specific guides and implants. Competitors include 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SSYS) in the medical applications segment, but Mimics has a strong position in personalized medical solutions. Market share data is not consistently reported but it is estimated at around 20-25% of the medical 3D printing software and service market.
- Magics: Data preparation and build processor software for additive manufacturing. Competitors include Autodesk (ADSK) and Siemens (SIEGY). While exact market share is difficult to define, Magics is a leading platform for 3D printing data preparation, estimated at approximately 20% in the overall 3D printing workflow software category.
- OnSite: 3D printing service for manufacturing industries with a large variety of material and technology offerings. Competitors include Protolabs (PRLB) and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing (SSYS). Revenue data is not reported on a per product level.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The additive manufacturing industry is experiencing significant growth driven by advancements in technology, increasing adoption across various sectors, and growing demand for customized products. There is a growing trend towards distributed manufacturing and mass customization.
Positioning
Materialise NV is a leading player in the additive manufacturing industry, offering a comprehensive suite of software, services, and solutions. Its competitive advantages include its extensive experience, broad product portfolio, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for additive manufacturing is expected to reach hundreds of billions of USD in the next 5-10 years. Materialise NV is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its diversified offerings and established presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive experience in additive manufacturing
- Comprehensive product portfolio
- Strong customer relationships
- Proprietary software solutions
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Relatively high pricing compared to some competitors
- Dependence on the overall growth of the additive manufacturing market
- Profitability is not always consistent
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets and applications
- Developing new products and services
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Partnering with other companies
- Growth in medical applications of 3D printing
Threats
- Increasing competition
- Technological advancements by competitors
- Economic downturn
- Regulatory changes
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- 3D Systems (DDD)
- Stratasys (SSYS)
- Protolabs (PRLB)
- Autodesk (ADSK)
- HP (HPQ)
Competitive Landscape
Materialise NV offers a comprehensive suite of software and services, giving it an edge. However, they are smaller than competitors such as DDD and SSYS. This means that they rely on innovation to hold their place within the market.
Major Acquisitions
Link3D
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 33.5
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthens Materialiseu2019s end-to-end software platform for additive manufacturing.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Materialise NV has experienced consistent revenue growth over the past years, driven by increased adoption of its products and services.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Materialise NV, driven by the expansion of the additive manufacturing market.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its software platform, investing in new technologies, and partnering with other companies.
Summary
Materialise NV is a key player in the additive manufacturing sector, known for its robust software and diverse service offerings. It has shown growth, driven by healthcare and manufacturing needs for its services. Increasing competition and the need for consistent profitability remain risks. They need to continue to innovate and expand services to remain competitive.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data and analyst estimates are subject to change.
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About Materialise NV
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-06-25 | CEO - | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 488 | Website https://www.materialise.com |
Full time employees 488 | Website https://www.materialise.com | ||
Materialise NV provides additive manufacturing and medical software tools, and 3D printing services in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Materialise Software, Materialise Medical, and Materialise Manufacturing. The Materialise Software segment offers software through programs and platforms that enable and enhance the functionality of 3D printers, and printing operations. Its software interfaces between various types of 3D printers; and various software applications and capturing technologies, including computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing packages and 3D scanners; a MES, software providers. This segment serves 3D printing machine manufacturers; production companies and contract manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and hearing aid industries; and 3D printing service bureaus through its sales force, website, and third-party distributors. The Materialise Medical segment provides medical software that allows medical-image based analysis, planning, and engineering, as well as patient-specific design and printing of surgical devices and implants. It serves medical device companies, hospitals, universities, research institutes, and industrial companies through its direct sales force, website, and picture archiving and communication system. The Materialise Manufacturing segment provides 3D printing services, design and engineering services, and rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing of production parts to customers serving the automotive, consumer goods industrial goods, semiconductor, art and architecture and aerospace markets. The company has collaboration agreements with Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.; Encore Medical, L.P.; DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson; Limacorporate Spa; Mathys AG; Smith & Nephew Inc.; Corin Ltd; Medtronic Inc.; and Abbott Laboratories Inc. Materialise NV was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
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