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NLIGHT INC (LASR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LASR - US65487K1007 - Common Stock

28.8 USD
-1.03 (-3.45%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
29.0494 USD
+0.25 (+0.87%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LASR. LASR was compared to 124 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. While showing a medium growth rate, LASR is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LASR has reported negative net income.
In the past year LASR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
LASR had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LASR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -15.91%, LASR is doing worse than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
LASR's Return On Equity of -21.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LASR is outperformed by 66.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.91%
ROE -21.75%
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

LASR has a Gross Margin of 21.18%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LASR underperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
LASR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 21.18%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, LASR has more shares outstanding
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 10.62 indicates that LASR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LASR has a better Altman-Z score (10.62) than 89.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that LASR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LASR has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 10.62
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.52%
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 5.63 indicates that LASR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LASR has a better Current ratio (5.63) than 85.48% of its industry peers.
LASR has a Quick Ratio of 4.41. This indicates that LASR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LASR (4.41) is better than 83.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.63
Quick Ratio 4.41
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

LASR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.00%, which is quite impressive.
The Revenue has grown by 9.80% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%160%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.75%
Revenue growth 5Y2.37%
Sales Q2Q%22.22%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LASR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.79% on average per year.
LASR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y88.07%
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.53%
Revenue Next 2Y13.99%
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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LASR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year LASR is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

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

LASR's earnings are expected to grow with 40.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LASR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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NLIGHT INC

NASDAQ:LASR (8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 29.0494 +0.25 (+0.87%)

28.8

-1.03 (-3.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners84.32%
Inst Owner Change1.73%
Ins Owners3.41%
Ins Owner Change5.28%
Market Cap1.44B
Analysts83.08
Price Target25.67 (-10.87%)
Short Float %3.44%
Short Ratio1.85
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)122.18%
Min EPS beat(2)79%
Max EPS beat(2)165.36%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)50.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-48.92%
Max EPS beat(4)165.36%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)27.29%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)20.48%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)13.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.56%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.56%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.67%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.91%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.07%
PT rev (1m)46.6%
PT rev (3m)75.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)70.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)76.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)72.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)84.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.63
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 6.65
P/tB 7.08
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.22
OCFYN/A
SpS4.35
BVpS4.33
TBVpS4.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -15.91%
ROE -21.75%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.18%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 54.96%
Cap/Sales 4.1%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.63
Quick Ratio 4.41
Altman-Z 10.62
F-Score4
WACC9.52%
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)28%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%160%
EPS Next Y88.07%
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.75%
Revenue growth 5Y2.37%
Sales Q2Q%22.22%
Revenue Next Year19.53%
Revenue Next 2Y13.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year94.38%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-20.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-75.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A