Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for nLIGHT Inc (LASR) - $28.60 as of 11/19/2025 3:36:25 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
42 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for LASR
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for LASR
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for LASR
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for LASR
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for LASR (42 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for LASR
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | LASR |
| Company Name | nLIGHT Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) is a leading innovator in advanced laser technologies, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of fiber and semiconductor lasers that serve a diverse range of sectors including industrial processes, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, nLIGHT is well-positioned to leverage the growing demand for high-performance laser solutions, establishing itself as a key participant in the evolving photonics landscape. The company's commitment to innovation and enhancement of productivity underscores its role in empowering high-tech industries with state-of-the-art laser applications, making it a compelling investment opportunity for institutional investors. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SEMICONDUCTORS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 28.60 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 23.95 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/19/2025 3:36:25 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 867,707 |
| Average Daily Volume | 801,844 |
| 52-Week High | 38.62 |
| 52-Week Low | 6.20 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 361.29% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 70.68 |
| Sector PE | 72.81 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -192.44 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 17.88 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 43.65 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 35.32 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 5.63 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.60 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 4.30 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 6.85 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 7.28 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.43 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.38 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 7.82 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.13 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 50,786,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,452,479,600 |
| Institutional Ownership | 87.28% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 0.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -45.89% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -0.86 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -0.03 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -0.65 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -43,520,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -60,792,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -41,670,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 18.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.37% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -8.34% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 81,108,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 65,829,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 53,210,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 61,108,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 65,614,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 215,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 215,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 20,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 1.00 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.92 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 216,430,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 254,419,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 218,493,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -10,138,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.20 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -10,291,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 4,752,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.21 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.28 |
| MACD Signal | 0.70 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 18.53 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 27.68 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 36.83 |
| Beta | 2.35 |
| RSI | 44.19 |
| 50-Day SMA | 17.74 |
| 150-Day SMA | 13.85 |
| 200-Day SMA | 13.57 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/20/2025 2:50:54 AM EST |