Materialise NV (MTLS)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
MTLS
Materialise NV
$4.95
+0.20%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $304.78M
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$118.42
+1.95%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $151.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shopify Inc generates 4218% more annual revenue ($11.56B vs $267.63M). SHOP leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 2.9%. MTLS trades at a lower P/E of 32.9x. SHOP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
MTLS
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHOP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+21.5%
Fair Value
$7.02
Current Price
$4.95
$2.07 discount
Margin of Safety
-1729.9%
Fair Value
$6.39
Current Price
$118.42
$112.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 30.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Trading at 11.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTLS
The strongest argument for MTLS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 30.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MTLS
The primary concerns for MTLS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 123.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTLS profiles as a value stock while SHOP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.90 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 30.6% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (715M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHOP scores higher overall (48/100 vs 46/100) and 30.6% revenue growth. MTLS offers better value entry with a 21.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Materialise NV
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Materialize NV offers additive manufacturing and medical software and 3D printing services in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Shopify Inc., a commerce company, offers a commerce and service platform in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Latin America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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