nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) — Stock Score Summary

nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 77/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (76/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. N/A

nLIGHT, Inc. is a prominent developer and manufacturer of high-power semiconductor lasers, serving industrial, aerospace and defense, and medical markets with both discrete lasers and integrated systems. Its competitive moat stems from proprietary laser technology, significant vertical integration in manufacturing, and a strong intellectual property portfolio. The company operates as a key niche technology leader, enabling advanced applications from precision manufacturing to defense systems.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$79.15
Market Cap$4.5B
P/E (Forward)120.74
Price/Book10.28
Return on Equity-4.6%
Return on Invested Capital-8.6%
Debt/Equity8.29
Gross Margin31.3%
Operating Margin-0.5%
Revenue Growth55.2%
Free Cash Flow$24M

nLIGHT, Inc. operates in the Semiconductors industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nLIGHT, Inc.’s (LASR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) is 77/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (36), and Momentum (76) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does nLIGHT, Inc. have an economic moat?
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is nLIGHT, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 77/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is nLIGHT, Inc. in?
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductors industry (United States).
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