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nLIGHT Inc (LASR)

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$18.57
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Profit since last BUY48.8%
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BUY since 41 days
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07/10/2025: LASR (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 41 days. Profits (48.80%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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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

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$17.17 Target price
52w Low $6.2
Current$18.57
52w High $20.17

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 67.49%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 918.09M 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 - 20.17
Updated Date 07/10/2025
52 Weeks Range 6.20 - 20.17
Updated Date 07/10/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.14

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Earnings Date

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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 842894081
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.46
Enterprise Value 842894081
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.46
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.1
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

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nLIGHT Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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

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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.

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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

competitor logo 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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Disclaimers:

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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
Full time employees 800

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.