Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 18.5x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE 14.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $573M | $222M | $433M | $825M | $946M | $2.7B | $1.2B | $996M | $1.1B | $964M | $1.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $636M | $285M | $547M | $893M | $1.1B | $2.4B | $1.2B | $955M | $1.1B | $835M | $1.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 18.47 | 9.32 | — | — | — | 8.45 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.48 | 0.57 | 0.98 | 1.69 | 1.76 | 4.42 | 2.21 | 1.56 | 1.66 | 1.49 | 2.33 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.82 | 0.92 | 2.43 | 1.92 | 1.26 | 3.23 | 2.86 | 1.94 | 1.95 | 1.54 | 2.32 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 92.70 | — | 131.10 | — | — | 37.69 |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | 56.52 | — | 31.53 | 238.19 | 37.15 | 25.97 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.74 | 1.24 | 1.83 | 1.97 | 3.95 | 2.22 | 1.50 | 1.55 | 1.29 | 2.06 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | 1566.41 | — | — | 66.10 | 103.52 | 58.82 |
| EV / EBIT | — | 5.21 | — | — | — | 7.56 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 82.92 | — | 125.71 | — | — | 33.18 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 33.9% | 33.9% | 37.3% | 40.2% | 39.8% | 42.8% | 40.1% | 44.1% | 47.2% | 47.2% | 48.9% |
| Operating Margin | -24.6% | -24.6% | -63.0% | -83.2% | -21.7% | -5.4% | -21.3% | -9.0% | -6.3% | -8.4% | -6.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.7% | 7.7% | -58.1% | -74.3% | -22.8% | 52.3% | -26.8% | -11.0% | -6.6% | -10.2% | -6.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 14.2% | 14.2% | -84.2% | -61.4% | -15.4% | 50.6% | -31.7% | -12.7% | -7.5% | -10.5% | -5.9% |
| ROA | 5.3% | 5.3% | -32.0% | -29.8% | -8.2% | 28.2% | -19.4% | -8.6% | -5.3% | -7.6% | -4.4% |
| ROIC | -23.9% | -23.9% | -52.7% | -44.8% | -12.4% | -5.0% | -19.7% | -8.7% | -6.5% | -8.5% | -5.9% |
| ROCE | -21.9% | -21.9% | -42.2% | -38.0% | -8.8% | -3.4% | -19.8% | -8.7% | -6.4% | -7.7% | -5.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.65 | 0.65 | 1.61 | 0.93 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | 323.44 | — | — | 1.99 | 0.96 | 0.37 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.26 | 0.64 | 0.16 | 0.15 | -0.34 | 0.01 | -0.08 | -0.13 | -0.21 | -0.28 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | -184.71 | — | — | -4.84 | -15.94 | -7.99 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | -9.78 | — | -5.39 | — | — | -4.51 |
| Interest Coverage | 10.61 | 10.61 | -96.50 | -108.76 | -41.98 | 137.56 | -34.93 | -12.86 | -1167.32 | -58.73 | -30.05 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.87 | 2.87 | 3.08 | 4.27 | 5.50 | 5.80 | 2.03 | 2.29 | 2.42 | 2.12 | 3.32 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.82 | 1.82 | 2.23 | 3.23 | 4.59 | 5.27 | 1.37 | 1.61 | 1.61 | 1.62 | 2.53 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.79 | 0.79 | 1.23 | 2.25 | 3.75 | 4.44 | 0.43 | 0.82 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 1.42 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.02 | 2.02 | 2.33 | 1.92 | 2.35 | 3.79 | 2.86 | 3.20 | 2.73 | 3.28 | 3.13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 84.72 | 84.15 | 75.90 | 63.69 | 63.17 | 74.84 | 62.75 | 67.21 | 101.62 | 73.30 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.4% | 10.7% | — | — | — | 11.8% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 1.1% | — | 0.8% | — | — | 2.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.6% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.6% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $126M | $132M | $130M | $128M | $126M | $118M | $114M | $112M | $112M | $111M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DDD stock.
3D Systems Corporation's current P/E ratio is 18.5x. The historical average is 30.9x. This places it at the 22th percentile of its historical range.
3D Systems Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 14.2%. The historical average is -9.4%.
Based on historical data, 3D Systems Corporation is trading at a P/E of 18.5x. This is at the 22th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
3D Systems Corporation has 33.9% gross margin and -24.6% operating margin.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Persistent negative free cash flow
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Gross Margin Erosion Undermines Core Earning Power
Gross margin has compressed from 41.6% in 2024Q2 to 35.8% in 2026Q2, a trend that appears to be driven by a less favorable product mix and competitive pressures, directly eroding the company's core earning power.
The decline in gross margin is the most critical profitability trend, as it directly reduces the contribution available to cover the company's substantial fixed SG&A and R&D costs. This structural compression suggests that 3D Systems is facing pricing headwinds or a shift toward lower-margin products and services, which is particularly damaging given its already negative operating leverage. The operating margin, while improving from severe lows, remains deeply negative at -11.3%, indicating that gross margin erosion is not being offset by sufficient cost discipline.
Negative ROIC Signals Value Destruction
Return on invested capital has been consistently negative, with ROIC at -2.9% in 2026Q2, indicating that the company is destroying value with its current capital base and operational model.
The persistent negative ROIC, which has ranged from -1.6% to -35.4% over the past ten quarters, is a stark indicator that the company's investments in assets and operations are not generating adequate returns. This trend is driven by the combination of negative operating margins and a relatively high asset base, as evidenced by the low asset turnover of 0.18. The negative ROIC is a more telling metric than ROE in this context, as it isolates the operational efficiency of the capital deployed, independent of the company's leverage structure.
Working Capital Cycle Drains Liquidity
The cash conversion cycle has expanded to 213 days in 2026Q2, driven by a significant increase in days inventory outstanding to 187 days, which appears to be tying up substantial working capital.
The lengthening CCC, particularly the surge in DIO, suggests potential issues with inventory management, possibly due to obsolete stock or a mismatch between production and demand. This inefficiency is a major contributor to the company's negative free cash flow, as cash is being trapped in the operating cycle. While days payable outstanding has remained relatively stable, the company's ability to leverage supplier credit is not sufficient to offset the cash tied up in inventory and receivables.
Deleveraging Improves Solvency but Masks Burn
The debt-to-equity ratio has improved significantly to 0.40 in 2026Q2 from 1.87 in 2025Q1, a trend that appears to be a deliberate strategic deleveraging to fortify the balance sheet amid operational challenges.
The reduction in leverage is a positive development for solvency, as it reduces financial risk and interest burden. However, this improvement is occurring against a backdrop of persistent operating losses and negative free cash flow, meaning the deleveraging is likely being funded by drawing down cash reserves rather than from operational cash generation. The negative interest coverage ratio of -4.94 in 2026Q2 confirms that operating earnings are insufficient to cover interest expenses, a situation that remains concerning despite the lower debt levels.
Strong Current Ratio Obscures Cash Burn Trajectory
The current ratio of 3.40 in 2026Q2 appears robust, but this metric is heavily influenced by a cash position that has been volatile and is being consumed by a free cash flow margin of -21.1%.
While the current and quick ratios suggest ample short-term liquidity, this view is static and does not account for the dynamic cash burn. The company's cash position rebounded to $128.0M in 2026Q2, but this follows a period of significant outflows. The sustainability of this liquidity cushion is directly tied to the trajectory of free cash flow, which has deteriorated sharply. Investors should monitor the burn rate closely, as the strong balance sheet ratios could erode quickly if operational losses persist.
The Misleading Signal of a Low P/E Ratio
The P/E ratio of 17.79 is the most commonly misapplied metric for 3D Systems, as it is based on a volatile and non-recurring net income figure that does not reflect the company's underlying operational cash burn.
The P/E ratio is misleading because the company's net income has been highly erratic, swinging from a -158.2% margin in 2024Q3 to a +110.1% margin in 2025Q2, likely due to large non-cash charges or one-time items. This volatility makes the P/E ratio meaningless for valuation. A more appropriate metric would be the price-to-sales ratio of 1.43, which provides a more stable anchor for valuation given the company's persistent operating losses and negative free cash flow. The P/S ratio, while also reflecting challenges, at least ties the valuation to a more consistent top-line metric.