Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.385
Buy
RSI(14)
63.552
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
86.306
Overbought
ATR(14)
1.765
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
103.463
Buy
Williams %R
13.848
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
0.652
Sell
StochRSI(14)
73.790
Sell
nLIGHT Inc
LASR39.200USD
-0.120-0.31%
Close 12/26, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
1.99BMarket Cap
LossP/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of nLIGHT Inc
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26Key Insights
nLIGHT Inc's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 17/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 41.50.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend up.The company has been performing well in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
nLIGHT Inc's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
7
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
41.500
Target Price
+12.31%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
nLIGHT Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
nLIGHT, Inc. is a provider of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. The Company operates through two segments: Laser Products, and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment includes high-power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers that are typically integrated into laser systems or manufacturing tools built by its customers. This segment also includes fiber amplifiers and beam combination and control systems for use in high-energy laser (HEL) systems in directed energy applications, and laser sensing products used in a range of defense applications. The Advanced Development segment focuses on the research, design, and prototyping of next-generation laser technologies for the defense industry, including the development of custom high-power fiber lasers and advanced beam combining technologies. The Company sells high-power semiconductor lasers with a broad range of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PB is 9.11, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 44.05M shares, decreasing 8.85% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by PRFDX
Star Investor PRFDX holds 4.74K shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 1.71.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current financial score of nLIGHT Inc is 7.24, ranking 61/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Its financial status is robust, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 66.74M, representing a year-over-year increase of 18.91%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 33.49%.
Score
Financials
8.83
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
5.79
Operational Efficiency
7.74
Growth Potential
6.72
Shareholder Returns
7.11
nLIGHT Inc's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current valuation score of nLIGHT Inc is 7.93, ranking 38/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Its current P/E ratio is -43.98, which is -87.18% below the recent high of -5.64 and -0.64% above the recent low of -44.26.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 17/104
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current earnings forecast score of nLIGHT Inc is 8.29, ranking 17/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. The average price target for nLIGHT Inc is 40.00, with a high of 50.00 and a low of 39.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
7
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
41.500
Target Price
+12.31%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
75
Total
8
Median
13
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
nLIGHT Inc
LASR
7
NVIDIA Corp
NVDA
66
Advanced Micro Devices Inc
AMD
55
Broadcom Inc
AVGO
49
Intel Corp
INTC
46
Micron Technology Inc
MU
45
1
2
3
...
15
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current price momentum score of nLIGHT Inc is 9.19, ranking 20/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 42.16 and the support level at 34.08, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
38.784
Buy
MA10
37.258
Buy
MA20
36.614
Buy
MA50
33.735
Buy
MA100
31.208
Buy
MA200
22.461
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current institutional shareholding score of nLIGHT Inc is 7.00, ranking 44/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 88.27%, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 0.79%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 4.85M shares, representing 9.55% of shares outstanding, with 29.23% increase in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
Keeney (Scott H)
Needham Investment Management L.L.C.
Harvey Partners, LLC
Neuberger Berman, LLC
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
AWM Investment Company, Inc.
Millennium Management LLC
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-26The current risk assessment score of nLIGHT Inc is 4.94, ranking 58/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. The company's beta value is 2.34. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
2.34
VaR
+5.28%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+46.56%
240-Day Volatility
+78.78%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+14.67%
120 days
+27.75%
5 years
+38.14%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-8.75%
120 days
-8.75%
5 years
-23.50%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+2.01
120 days
+2.49
5 years
+0.34
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+46.56%
3 years
+59.01%
5 years
+82.47%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+5.52
3 years
+1.20
5 years
+0.03
Skewness
240 days
+2.35
3 years
+2.67
5 years
+1.76
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+78.78%
5 years
+64.59%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+2.99%
5 years
+2.15%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+534.28%
240 days
+534.28%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+60.24%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+52.33%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+1.82%
120 days
+1.44%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+170.61%
60 days
+130.93%
120 days
+82.43%
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of nLIGHT Inc?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of nLIGHT Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of nLIGHT Inc’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of nLIGHT Inc?
To generate the financial health score of nLIGHT Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects nLIGHT Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of nLIGHT Inc.
How do we generate the company valuation score of nLIGHT Inc?
To generate the company valuation score of nLIGHT Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare nLIGHT Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of nLIGHT Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of nLIGHT Inc.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of nLIGHT Inc?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of nLIGHT Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on nLIGHT Inc’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of nLIGHT Inc?
When generating the price momentum score for nLIGHT Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of nLIGHT Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for nLIGHT Inc.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of nLIGHT Inc?
To generate the institutional confidence score of nLIGHT Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about nLIGHT Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of nLIGHT Inc.
How do we generate the risk management score of nLIGHT Inc?
To assess the risk management score of nLIGHT Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of nLIGHT Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of nLIGHT Inc.
