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nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: LASR (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 1 days. Simulated Profits (0.00%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $29.08
1 Year Target Price $29.08
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 153.18% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.58B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 29.08 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 29.08 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 2.48 | 52 Weeks Range 6.20 - 33.55 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.20 - 33.55 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.97 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -21.66% | Operating Margin (TTM) -6.86% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -10.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) -20.63% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 37.74 | Enterprise Value 1470170237 | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.29 |
Enterprise Value 1470170237 | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.29 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -11.88 | Shares Outstanding 49899461 | Shares Floating 48018251 |
Shares Outstanding 49899461 | Shares Floating 48018251 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.18 | Percent Institutions 86.62 |
Upturn AI SWOT
nLIGHT Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
nLIGHT, Inc. was founded in 2000. It designs, manufactures, and sells high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense applications. The company has grown through organic development and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial: Provides lasers for cutting, welding, and other material processing applications in manufacturing.
- Microfabrication: Offers lasers for precision manufacturing processes, including semiconductor and electronics fabrication.
- Aerospace and Defense: Supplies lasers for directed energy weapons, remote sensing, and other defense applications.
Leadership and Structure
Scott Keeney is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with functional departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Semiconductor Lasers: High-power diode lasers used in various applications. Market share is estimated at 20% in the high-power diode laser market. Competitors include Coherent (COHR) and Lumentum (LITE).
- Fiber Lasers: Fiber lasers for cutting, welding, and marking. Market share estimated at 10% in the fiber laser market. Competitors include IPG Photonics (IPGP) and Trumpf.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The laser market is growing due to increasing adoption in industrial manufacturing, medical, and defense applications. Technological advancements and cost reductions are driving growth.
Positioning
nLIGHT is positioned as a provider of high-power lasers, focusing on both semiconductor and fiber laser technologies. Their competitive advantage lies in their vertical integration and custom laser solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global laser market is projected to reach over $20 billion by 2027. nLIGHT is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product portfolio and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertically integrated manufacturing
- Strong technical expertise
- Diverse product portfolio
- Custom laser solutions
Weaknesses
- Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on specific industries
- Limited brand recognition compared to established players
Opportunities
- Growing demand for laser applications in electric vehicle manufacturing
- Increasing adoption of lasers in medical devices
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
Threats
- Intense competition from established players
- Technological disruptions
- Economic downturns affecting industrial demand
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IPGP
- COHR
- LITE
- IIIV
Competitive Landscape
nLIGHT competes with larger, more established companies. Its strength lies in its vertically integrated model, allowing for cost control and customized solutions. However, it faces challenges in brand recognition and economies of scale.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of manufacturing capacity and development of new laser technologies.
Summary
nLIGHT is a vertically integrated laser manufacturer with a focus on high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers. While they possess strong technical expertise and customized solutions they are facing intense competition from larger players with greater market share. Expanding into new markets and leveraging strategic partnerships are key for future growth. Economic downturns and technology shifts need to be closely monitored.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates.
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About nLIGHT Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Camas, WA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-04-26 | Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Scott H. Keeney | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.nlight.net |
Full time employees 800 | Website https://www.nlight.net | ||
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. It offers semiconductor lasers with various ranges of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes; and programmable and serviceable fiber lasers for use in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications. The company also provides fiber amplifiers, beam combination, and control systems for use in high-energy laser systems in directed energy applications. It sells its products through direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, as well as through independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The company was formerly known as nLight Photonics Corporation and changed its name to nLIGHT, Inc. in January 2016. nLIGHT, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Camas, Washington.
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