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NLIGHT INC (LASR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LASR - Nasdaq - US65487K1007 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

19.5  +0.38 (+1.99%)

After market: 19.5 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

LASR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. The financial health of LASR is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LASR is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LASR had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LASR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LASR always reported negative net income.
In multiple years LASR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LASR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLASR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20M -40M -60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LASR (-19.01%) is worse than 72.00% of its industry peers.
LASR has a worse Return On Equity (-25.91%) than 68.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.01%
ROE -25.91%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-13.6%
ROE(3y)-21.54%
ROE(5y)-16.79%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LASR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLASR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of LASR (19.12%) is worse than 67.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LASR has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LASR so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.12%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.55%
GM growth 5Y-10.9%
LASR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLASR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LASR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LASR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LASR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for LASR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LASR Yearly Shares OutstandingLASR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
LASR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLASR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.69 indicates that LASR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.69, LASR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.60% of the companies in the same industry.
LASR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, LASR is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.69
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.54%
LASR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLASR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.81 indicates that LASR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LASR's Current ratio of 5.81 is amongst the best of the industry. LASR outperforms 83.20% of its industry peers.
LASR has a Quick Ratio of 4.63. This indicates that LASR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LASR (4.63) is better than 84.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.81
Quick Ratio 4.63
LASR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLASR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LASR have decreased strongly by -23.81% in the last year.
LASR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.67%.
LASR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.37% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.75%
Revenue growth 5Y2.37%
Sales Q2Q%16.04%

3.2 Future

LASR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 31.74% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LASR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y56.96%
EPS Next 2Y31.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.4%
Revenue Next 2Y10.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LASR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLASR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
LASR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLASR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4 -0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LASR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LASR. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LASR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLASR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 50 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LASR Per share dataLASR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LASR's earnings are expected to grow with 31.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LASR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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NLIGHT INC

NASDAQ:LASR (7/23/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 19.5 0 (0%)

19.5

+0.38 (+1.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Inst Owners87.92%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners4.04%
Ins Owner Change0.27%
Market Cap964.08M
Analysts83.08
Price Target17.51 (-10.21%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-48.92%
Max EPS beat(2)79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-48.92%
Max EPS beat(4)79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)16.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.54%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.5%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)10.75%
PT rev (3m)17.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)38.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)48.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 4.69
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.53
P/tB 4.83
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.52
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.17
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.28
OCFYN/A
SpS4.16
BVpS4.3
TBVpS4.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -19.01%
ROE -25.91%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.12%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-13.6%
ROE(3y)-21.54%
ROE(5y)-16.79%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.55%
GM growth 5Y-10.9%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 51.31%
Cap/Sales 4.21%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.81
Quick Ratio 4.63
Altman-Z 6.69
F-Score3
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)72.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.47%
EPS Next Y56.96%
EPS Next 2Y31.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.75%
Revenue growth 5Y2.37%
Sales Q2Q%16.04%
Revenue Next Year11.4%
Revenue Next 2Y10.02%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.19%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year91.54%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y7.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-99.33%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A