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MTLS

BULLISH
$5.2 Live
Materialise NV · NASDAQ
Target $8.83 (+69.9%)
$4.45 52W Range $6.8

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
Market cap
$322.91M
P/E
34.67
ROE
3.1%
Profit margin
2.9%
Debt/Equity
0.25
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
75%
MTLS exhibits exceptional fundamental health with a perfect Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, indicating strong operational improvement and financial stability. While the current price of $5.20 trades at a premium to the Graham Number ($4.11) and Intrinsic Value ($4.42), this is justified by explosive YoY earnings growth of 112.8% and a low Price-to-Book ratio of 1.04. The divergence between strong fundamentals and a bearish technical trend (0/100) suggests a potential value opportunity. Analyst sentiment remains strongly bullish with a target price of $8.83, implying significant upside.

Key Strengths

Perfect Piotroski F-Score (9/9) indicating peak financial health
Explosive earnings growth (112.8% YoY)
Strong balance sheet with low Debt/Equity (0.25) and high Current Ratio (2.43)
Attractive valuation relative to assets (P/B of 1.04)
High gross margins (57.15%) providing a strong foundation for profitability

Key Risks

Very thin net profit margins (2.88%) leaving little room for error
Severe bearish technical trend (0/100) and poor long-term price performance
Weak insider sentiment (40/100) suggesting lack of internal conviction
Modest revenue growth (6.8%) compared to the aggressive earnings growth
Small market cap ($0.32B) increases susceptibility to volatility
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$5.85
+12.5% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
55
Moderate
Value
65
Future
85
Past
30
Health
95
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Fundamental Powerhouse / Technical Laggard
Key drivers: Piotroski 9/9, Earnings Growth, Low P/B Ratio, Bearish Technicals
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100

Stock trades at a premium to defensive value but is cheap relative to book value.

Positives
  • P/B ratio near 1.0
  • Forward P/E (20.22) is significantly lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
  • Trading above Graham Number ($4.11)
  • Trading above Intrinsic Value ($4.42)
Future
85/100

Growth is currently driven by efficiency and margin expansion rather than sales volume.

Positives
  • Triple-digit earnings growth
  • Strong analyst price targets ($8.83)
Watchpoints
  • Slow top-line revenue growth (6.8%)
Past
30/100

Long-term shareholders have suffered significant capital erosion.

Positives
  • Recent 1Y recovery (+16.3%)
Watchpoints
  • Devastating 5Y return (-84.5%)
  • Inconsistent quarterly earnings surprises
Health
95/100

Operational health is at the highest possible deterministic level.

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 9/9
  • Low leverage (0.25 D/E)
  • Strong liquidity (2.43 Current Ratio)
Watchpoints
  • Altman Z-Score data unavailable
Dividend
0/100

Company is in a growth/recovery phase and does not return capital to shareholders.

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend payments
  • 0% payout ratio

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$5.2
Analyst Target
$8.83
Upside/Downside
+69.9%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MTLS and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-14
MTL
Materialise NV
Primary
5Y
-84.5%
3Y
-33.9%
1Y
+16.3%
6M
-13.8%
1M
-0.6%
1W
+3.8%
PAY
Paysign, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+47.5%
3Y
+54.5%
1Y
+179.4%
6M
+5.8%
1M
+71.8%
1W
+5.6%
PLT
Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited
Peer
5Y
+145.4%
3Y
+145.4%
1Y
+145.4%
6M
0.0%
1M
0.0%
1W
0.0%
HCK
The Hackett Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.0%
3Y
-30.1%
1Y
-51.5%
6M
-31.6%
1M
-12.3%
1W
-6.5%
ALL
Allot Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-60.7%
3Y
+150.0%
1Y
+19.7%
6M
-30.4%
1M
-36.8%
1W
-5.2%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
34.67
Forward P/E
20.22
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.04
P/S Ratio
1.21
EV/Revenue
0.88
EV/EBITDA
7.71
Market Cap
$322.91M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 2.88%
Operating Margin 4.43%
Gross Margin 57.15%
ROE 3.06%
ROA 1.37%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +6.8%
Earnings Growth +112.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +13.32%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +112.8%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.25
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.43
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.06
Excellent
Cash/Share
$2.27

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-02-19
$0.12
+97.5% surprise
2025-10-28
$0.04
+309.0% surprise
2025-07-24
$0.01
-59.2% surprise

Technology Sector Comparison

Comparing MTLS against 383 companies in the Technology sector (32 bullish, 137 neutral, 214 bearish)
P/E Ratio
34.67
This Stock
vs
97.74
Sector Avg
-64.5% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
3.06%
This Stock
vs
-35.13%
Sector Avg
-108.7% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.88%
This Stock
vs
-11.73%
Sector Avg
-124.6% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.25
This Stock
vs
0.67
Sector Avg
-63.3% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
6.8%
This Stock
vs
6431.4%
Sector Avg
-99.9% (Slower)
Current Ratio
2.43
This Stock
vs
3.83
Sector Avg
-36.5% (Weaker)

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