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nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/01/2025: LASR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $17.17
1 Year Target Price $17.17
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 72.64% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 972.97M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.17 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 2.27 | 52 Weeks Range 6.20 - 20.01 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.20 - 20.01 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.14 |
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 -26.8% | Operating Margin (TTM) -18.6% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -11.86% | Return on Equity (TTM) -24.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 37.74 | Enterprise Value 888872789 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.73 |
Enterprise Value 888872789 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -11.88 | Shares Outstanding 49439500 | Shares Floating 45000301 |
Shares Outstanding 49439500 | Shares Floating 45000301 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.85 | Percent Institutions 86.78 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 17.17 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 5 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 5 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
nLIGHT Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
nLIGHT, Inc. was founded in 2000. It develops, manufactures, and sells high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace, and defense applications. Initially focused on diode lasers, it expanded to fiber lasers and related technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial Lasers: High-power fiber lasers used in cutting, welding, and marking applications in manufacturing.
- Aerospace and Defense Lasers: Specialized lasers for directed energy weapons, lidar, and other defense-related applications.
- Microfabrication Lasers: Lasers for precise cutting, drilling, and marking in electronics, medical devices, and other micro-manufacturing applications.
Leadership and Structure
Scott Keeney serves as the CEO of nLIGHT. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments such as R&D, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Corona Fiber Lasers: High-brightness fiber lasers used in metal cutting and welding. While specific market share data fluctuates, nLIGHT is a significant player in the high-power fiber laser market. Competitors include IPG Photonics (IPGP), Coherent (COHR), and Trumpf.
- Semiconductor Lasers: Diode lasers for various applications, including pumping fiber lasers and direct diode laser systems. nLIGHT has a substantial position in high-power semiconductor lasers. Competitors include Laser Components, II-VI Incorporated (COHR), and Osram.
- Additive Manufacturing Lasers: Laser solutions optimized for metal and polymer additive manufacturing processes, enabling 3D printing of complex parts. Market share is growing with adoption of additive manufacturing. Competitors include Coherent (COHR), Trumpf, and Raycus.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The laser market is driven by increasing adoption in manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace & defense, and research. Key trends include higher power, improved beam quality, and lower cost. Economic cycles, geopolitical tensions and technological advances drive demand and influence prices
Positioning
nLIGHT positions itself as a provider of high-power, high-performance lasers, focusing on demanding applications. Its competitive advantage lies in its vertically integrated manufacturing process, enabling control over quality and cost.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global laser market is projected to reach tens of billions of dollars. nLIGHT is well-positioned within this TAM, focusing on specific segments such as industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertically integrated manufacturing
- Strong intellectual property portfolio
- Focus on high-power lasers
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Customer concentration
- Dependence on key suppliers
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Relatively small size compared to some competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding applications in additive manufacturing
- Growth in directed energy weapons market
- Increasing demand for microfabrication lasers
- Geographic expansion into emerging markets
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Technological disruption from alternative laser technologies
- Economic downturns impacting industrial demand
- Geopolitical risks affecting aerospace and defense spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IPGP
- COHR
- LITE
- AMKR
Competitive Landscape
nLIGHT faces intense competition from larger, more established players like IPG Photonics and Coherent. However, nLIGHT's vertically integrated manufacturing and focus on specific applications provide a competitive edge. nLIGHT needs to improve market penetration against IPG.
Major Acquisitions
Nutronics, Inc.
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 19.5
- Strategic Rationale: This acquisition expanded nLIGHT's capabilities in the aerospace and defense markets, particularly for directed energy applications.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: nLIGHT's growth has been driven by increasing demand for its high-power lasers in various industries. Performance is tied to sectorial economic cycles.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by expanding applications in additive manufacturing, directed energy, and microfabrication. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: nLIGHT has focused on expanding its product portfolio, investing in R&D, and strengthening its sales and marketing efforts.
Summary
nLIGHT is a specialized laser provider with vertically integrated manufacturing, which is a strength. It benefits from growing markets like additive manufacturing and directed energy. However, it faces intense competition and must manage customer concentration and cyclical industry exposure. nLIGHT must expand its market share against giants such as IPG Photonics.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst Research
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change. Data is based on information available as of the time of analysis.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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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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