Materialise NV (STU:06MA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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What is Materialise NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Materialise NV STU:06MA -0.90% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates STU:06MA with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Software companies, Materialise NV ranks better than 62.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Materialise NV's current share price is €5.50. Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.26. Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:06MA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 1.42   Max: 1.87
Current: 1.58

During the past years, Materialise NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 1.42.

STU:06MA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.18% of 1576 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.235 vs STU:06MA: 1.58

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Materialise NV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.367. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €3.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Materialise NV  (STU:06MA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Materialise NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Materialise NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Materialise NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Materialise NV Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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STU:06MA vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Materialise NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Materialise NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.50/3.26
=1.69

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Materialise NV's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4.367/136.5600*136.5600
=4.367

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 136.5600.

Materialise NV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.653 102.267 2.207
201609 1.650 102.118 2.206
201612 1.670 102.614 2.222
201703 1.661 103.972 2.182
201706 1.636 103.902 2.150
201709 1.607 104.170 2.107
201712 1.628 104.804 2.121
201803 1.615 105.419 2.092
201806 1.531 106.063 1.971
201809 2.680 106.618 3.433
201812 2.571 107.252 3.274
201903 2.578 107.876 3.263
201906 2.567 107.896 3.249
201909 2.575 107.470 3.272
201912 2.624 108.065 3.316
202003 2.506 108.550 3.153
202006 2.432 108.540 3.060
202009 2.408 108.441 3.032
202012 2.459 108.511 3.095
202103 2.399 109.522 2.991
202106 3.552 110.305 4.397
202109 3.887 111.543 4.759
202112 3.938 114.705 4.688
202203 3.964 118.620 4.564
202206 3.977 120.948 4.490
202209 4.005 124.120 4.406
202212 3.876 126.578 4.182
202303 3.949 126.528 4.262
202306 3.952 125.973 4.284
202309 4.007 127.083 4.306
202312 4.006 128.292 4.264
202403 4.064 130.552 4.251
202406 4.117 130.691 4.302
202409 4.183 130.968 4.362
202412 4.208 132.346 4.342
202503 4.212 134.348 4.281
202506 4.224 133.495 4.321
202509 4.257 133.740 4.347
202512 4.327 135.070 4.375
202603 4.367 136.560 4.367

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 mean?
Materialise NV (STU:06MA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #596 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Materialise NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 1.87. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Materialise NV's value of 1.69 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #596 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Materialise NV has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materialise NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #596 out of 1576 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Materialise NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Materialise NV's value of 1.69 is 24.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Materialise NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Materialise NV has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Materialise NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 24.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Materialise NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Materialise NV stock overvalued right now?
Materialise NV (STU:06MA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 24.4% below the Software industry median of 2.24. Materialise NV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Materialise NV (STU:06MA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Materialise NV Business Description

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Materialise NV is a provider of 3D-printed medical devices and software and a pioneer in additive manufacturing software and services. The company operates through three principal segments: Materialise Software, Materialise Medical, and Materialise Manufacturing, with the Materialise Medical segment generating maximum revenue. The Materialise Medical segment develops and delivers medical software solutions, medical devices, and related products and services; the Materialise Software segment develops and delivers additive manufacturing software solutions and related services; and the Materialise Manufacturing segment delivers 3D-printed products and related services. The company generates maximum revenue from the United States of America.
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