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Stock Evaluator: nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)
nLIGHT, Inc. LASR
$40.58
0.65
1.63%
October 2, 2026 4:00:00 PM
EST
Volume: 836,369
After Hours: $120.37
0.15
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0.12%
November 10, 2021 7:59 PM
EST
Volume: 72,713
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NASD | DELAYED PRICE
| SECTOR | INDUSTRY |
| Information Technology | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
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COMPANY SUMMARY
nLIGHT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It operates through two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development. The company offers semiconductor lasers with various ranges of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes; and programmable and serviceable fiber lasers for use in aerospace and defense and industrial applications. It also provides fiber amplifiers, beam combination, and control systems for use in high-energy laser systems in directed energy applications. The company sells its products through direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, as well as through independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The company was formerly known as nLight Photonics Corporation and changed its name to nLIGHT, Inc. in January 2016. nLIGHT, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Camas, Washington.
Commentary & Analysis
Why nLIGHT, Inc.’s (LASR) Stock Is Down 5.44%
As of Monday, August 24, nLIGHT, Inc.’s LASR share price has dipped by 5.44%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why nLIGHT, Inc.’s (LASR) Stock Is Down 5.63%
As of Tuesday, August 18, nLIGHT, Inc.’s LASR share price has dipped by 5.63%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Michael Rose
Why nLIGHT, Inc.’s (LASR) Stock Is Up 5.76%
As of Friday, August 14, nLIGHT, Inc.’s LASR share price has surged by 5.76%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Why nLIGHT, Inc.’s (LASR) Stock Is Up 7.50%
As of Wednesday, August 12, nLIGHT, Inc.’s LASR share price has surged by 7.50%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Rosalio Madrigal
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | LASR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $2,341.1 | $1,179.7 | 57% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 57.0 | 29.7 | 50% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 95.2% | 80.6% | 66% |
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| Float (Mil) | 55.0 | 41.1 | 49% |
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| Beta | 2.36 | 1.10 | 95% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 709 | 172 | 63% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
33.5% | 65.7% | 77% |
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| Growth | LASR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 3.2% | 4.4% | 28% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (2.4%) | 2.4% | 37% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 3.0% | 9.5% | 36 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 30.2% | (14.9%) | 86% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| Current EPS | $0.054 | $0.496 | $0.630 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.054 | $0.496 | $0.630 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.090 | $0.524 | $0.676 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (334.8%) | (205.5%) | (312.8%) | |
| Financials | LASR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $311 | $568 | 36% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | ($13) | $10 | 28% |
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| EPS (TTM) | ($0.235) | $0.300 | 33% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $53 | $9 | 47% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $217 | $3 | 85% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $12 | $22 | 30% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $2,924 | $1,154 | 54% |
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| Valuation | LASR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 5.32 | 2.47 | 81% |
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| P/E | na | 32.2 | na |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 1.7 | na |
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| Ratios | LASR | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 31.5% | 31.8% | 37% |
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| Net Margin | (4.0%) | 2.5% | 26% |
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| ROA | (3.1%) | 2.2% | 32% |
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| ROE | (3.8%) | 5.0% | 32% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 15.0% | 41.6% | 9% |
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| F-Score | 7 | 5 | 82% |
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nLIGHT, Inc. did not pass any screens on 10/2/2026.
