nLIGHT Inc (LASR) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Record revenue beats are being overshadowed by supply chain-driven guidance misses and aggressive insider selling near recent highs.
Investment score: 42/100
Analysis as of
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 30/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 55/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 25/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 15/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 85/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 35/100 (weight 15%)
nLIGHT Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for LASR
- Directed Energy Tailwind
What speaks against LASR
- Supply Chain Fragility
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASR | n/a | 8.9x | 288.6x | 31.5% | -4.0% | 1.8% |
| BMI | 31.6x | 4.5x | 19.4x | 41.3% | 14.3% | 3.8% |
| OSIS | 25.9x | 2.1x | 17.4x | 32.3% | 8.4% | 1.6% |
| MIR | 154.2x | 3.6x | 21.2x | 48.0% | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| OUST | n/a | 14.0x | n/a | 49.6% | -26.0% | -2.9% |
| CXT | 21.0x | 1.6x | 14.4x | 42.1% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Peer median | 25.9x | 3.6x | 17.4x | 42.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% |
Frequently asked questions about nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
Is LASR stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates nLIGHT Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 42/100. Record revenue beats are being overshadowed by supply chain-driven guidance misses and aggressive insider selling near recent highs. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is LASR stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for LASR is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 42/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.