MTLS
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Materialise NV (MTLS) closed at $5.51 as of 2026-02-02, trading 26.9% below its 200-week moving average of $7.53. This places MTLS in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -27.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 29, MTLS is in oversold territory.
Over the past 558 weeks of data, MTLS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 45 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MTLS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.7%.
With a market cap of $327 million, MTLS is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 1.8%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 10.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTLS would have grown to $58, compared to $402 for the S&P 500. MTLS has returned -5.0% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -28.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: MTLS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MTLS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying MTLS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -12.0% after 12 months (median -36.0%), compared to +5.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 29% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -24.6% vs +21.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MTLS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MTLS has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +22.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Jan 2017 | 87 | 34.5% | -14.8% | -36.2% |
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 | 1 | 3.6% | +65.7% | -31.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 3.4% | +229.8% | -57.5% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 7 | 10.1% | -37.4% | -75.1% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 5 | 14.7% | -50.5% | -74.5% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 1 | 5.9% | -56.4% | -74.7% |
| Jan 2022 | Ongoing | 214+ | 76.6% | Ongoing | -75.0% |
| Average | 45 | — | +22.7% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02