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Materialise NVMTLS -1.37%62 Days Sales Outstanding is 76.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 73.23. GuruFocus rates MTLS with a GF Score™ of 62/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,772 Software companies, Materialise NV ranks worse than 56.1% on this metric.
Materialise NV's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $64.2 Mil. Materialise NV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $76.6 Mil.
Hence, Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
MTLS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.32 Med: 73.23 Max: 80.72
Current: 66.58
During the past 13 years, Materialise NV's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 80.72. The lowest was 64.32. And the median was 73.23.
MTLS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 56.1% of 2772
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 61.09
vs MTLS: 66.58
Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (69.39) to Mar. 2026 (76.49).
Materialise NV (NAS:MTLS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Materialise NV Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Materialise NV Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
MTLS vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (MTLS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 76.49 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.23. Over the past decade, Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 64.32 to 80.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #1555 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Materialise NV's current Days Sales Outstanding of 76.49 is near median its 10-year median of 73.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.32 to a high of 80.72. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.09. Materialise NV's value of 76.49 is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #1555 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Materialise NV has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materialise NV's Days Sales Outstanding compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #1555 out of 2772 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Materialise NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.09. Materialise NV's value of 76.49 is 25.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Materialise NV's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 64.32 to 80.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.23 vs. the industry median of 61.09, Materialise NV has consistently been above 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 61.09, based on 2,772 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Materialise NV's current Days Sales Outstanding of 76.49 is 25.2% above 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Materialise NV's current Days Sales Outstanding is 76.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.23. 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 (MTLS) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 76.49. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 76.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.23 and 25.2% above the Software industry median of 61.09. Materialise NV's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Materialise NV (MTLS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 76.49 as of Mar. 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 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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