MTLS (Materialise NV) Research & Development: $56.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Materialise NV Research & Development?

Materialise NV MTLS +1.05% 64 Research & Development is $56.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTLS with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Materialise NV's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $56.5 Mil.

Materialise NV  (NAS:MTLS) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Materialise NV Research & Development Historical Data

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Materialise NV Research & Development Chart

Materialise NV Annual Data
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Materialise NV Quarterly Data
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Materialise NV Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $56.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $56.5 Mil mean?
Materialise NV (MTLS) has a Research & Development of $56.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors.
Is Materialise NV's Research & Development too high?
Materialise NV's current Research & Development is $56.5 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to CRM and SHOP?
Materialise NV's Research & Development of $56.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. Materialise NV's current Research & Development is $56.5 Mil. 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 Research & Development of $56.5 Mil. The current Research & Development is $56.5 Mil. Materialise NV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Materialise NV (MTLS), the current Research & Development is $56.5 Mil 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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 06MA:GermanyMTLS:Belgium
Address Technologielaan 15, Leuven, BEL, 3001
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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