Materialise NVMEX:MTLSN 42 Gross Margin % is 57.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 56.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:MTLSN with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, Materialise NV ranks better than 68.17% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Materialise NV had a gross margin of 57.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
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Materialise NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Materialise NV's Gross Margin % 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.
MEX:MTLSN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Materialise NV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Materialise NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materialise NV's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Materialise NV (MEX:MTLSN) has a Gross Margin % of 57.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.20. Over the past decade, Materialise NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.15 to 59.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #854 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Materialise NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Materialise NV's current Gross Margin % of 57.17% is near median its 10-year median of 56.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.15 to a high of 59.20. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Materialise NV's value of 57.17% is 41.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #854 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Materialise NV has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materialise NV's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #854 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Materialise NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Materialise NV's value of 57.17% is 41.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Materialise NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.15 to 59.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.20 vs. the industry median of 40.45, 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 Gross Margin % for a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Materialise NV's current Gross Margin % of 57.17% is 41.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Materialise NV's current Gross Margin % is 57.17%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.20. 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 (MEX:MTLSN) has a current Gross Margin % of 57.17%. The current Gross Margin % is 57.17%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.20 and 41.3% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Materialise NV's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Materialise NV (MEX:MTLSN), the current Gross Margin % is 57.17% 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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