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nLIGHT Inc(LASR)
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Reward39Moderate
Risk55Medium-High
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Thin -19% profit margin · Revenue growing 19% YoY
LASR
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USD · NASDAQ
nLIGHT Inc | Technology
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:3.35Bn
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Reward Rating
39
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
55
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $48.00.

What is nLIGHT Inc?

designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications.

LASR · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

LASR's standout is balance sheet; volatility and profitability weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

LASR · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Balance sheet86/100

    Current ratio 5.67

Watchouts 5

  • Volatility5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Profitability9/100

    -31% net margin · -19% ROE

  • Cash flow25/100

    -5% free-cash-flow margin

  • Valuation44/100

    P/E 133.3× · PEG 4.70

  • Growth45/100

    Rev -9.8% CAGR · earnings +27.0%

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is nLIGHT Inc?

designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company operates through two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 3.35B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (39)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap3.35B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High62.98
52 Week Low6.2
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date4/26/2018
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding55M
No. of Employees800
IndustrySemiconductors
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta2.314
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.nlight.net
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