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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#663
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Electronic Equipment
$1.5B
Scott H. Keeney
nLIGHT, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company also provides fiber amplifiers, and beam combination and control systems for use in high-energy laser systems in directed energy applications.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$LASR NLIGHT, INC. | 60 | 51 | 53 | 92 | - | - | -13.2% | -9.7% | 27.5% | -14.4% | -12.5% | 32.1% | 0.0% | 37.0x | $1.5B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
NLIGHT, INC. (LASR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 60.3/100. It ranks #663 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
No analyst ratings for LASR.
View All RatingsROE proxy -13.2% (sector -1.9%)
GM 28% vs sector 44%, OM -14% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A, R&D intensity 18.8%
Rev growth 32%, 7yr history
Interest coverage -23.0x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate NLIGHT, INC. (LASR) as a Hold with a composite score of 60.3/100 at a current price of $58.98. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
NLIGHT, INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 60.3/100 places it at rank #663 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 32% and momentum in the 92th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Fair Value
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
NLIGHT, INC. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns NLIGHT, INC. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 60.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #663 of 7,333 stocks, LASR presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 51/100, LASR shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of -13.2% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 27.5% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of -12.5% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
LASR's value score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/B ratio of 14.19x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
NLIGHT, INC.'s investment score of 26/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 32.1% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of -9.7% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
NLIGHT, INC. (LASR) is exhibiting exceptional momentum with a score of 92/100, placing it among the strongest trending stocks in the market. Revenue growth stands at 32.1% year-over-year, while a beta of 2.04 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Stocks with momentum scores this high have historically outperformed over the following 3–12 months, suggesting LASR may continue to benefit from strong institutional interest and positive price trends.
LASR's stability score of 38/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 37.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
The short interest score of 57/100 for LASR suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 2.04), elevated leverage (D/E: 37.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. With a $1.5B market cap (small-cap), NLIGHT, INC. may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
NLIGHT, INC. is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #663 of 7,333 overall (91st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of -13.2% trailing the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of -14.4% below the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While LASR currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Momentum (92) vs Investment (26) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
ROE 596% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 38% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 672% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
nLIGHT CEO Scott Keeney sold 31,748 shares worth $1.2 million on January 6, 2026, as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in June 2025. The sale is not concerning as it follows a regular pattern and occurred during a stock surge. While the company shows strong fundamentals with 19% YoY revenue growth and positive Q4 guidance, the stock's elevated price-to-sales ratio of over 8 suggests it's a good time to sell rather than buy.
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