Materialise NVMTLS +2.61%64 3-Year RORE % is 19.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTLS with a GF Score™ of 64/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,541 Software companies, Materialise NV ranks better than 64.66% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.25%.
The industry rank for Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MTLS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 64.66% of 2541
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs MTLS: 19.25
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Materialise NV 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Materialise NV 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE % 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Materialise NV (MTLS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 19.25 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #898 out of 2541 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Materialise NV's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Materialise NV's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.25. The Software industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.90. Materialise NV's value of 19.25 is 563.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #898 out of 2541 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 3-Year RORE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Materialise NV ranks #898 out of 2541 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Materialise NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.90. Materialise NV's value of 19.25 is 563.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Software company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Software companies is 2.90, based on 2,541 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Materialise NV's current 3-Year RORE % of 19.25 is 563.8% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Materialise NV and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Materialise NV's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.25. 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 3-Year RORE % of 19.25. The current 3-Year RORE % is 19.25 and 563.8% above the Software industry median of 2.90. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Materialise NV (MTLS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 19.25 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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