nLIGHT, Inc.
LASRTechnologyNASDAQSemiconductors · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframenLIGHT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. Valued at $2.31B, LASR is a mid-cap name in its sector. It operates through two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development.
Market Cap
$2.31B
Beta
2.30
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
63.59
EPS (TTM)
$-0.24
EPS (Fwd)
$0.63
ROE
-3.8%
ROA
-2.2%
Cash
$330.4M
Total Debt
$14.8M
Free CF
$42.8M
52W Change
37.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LASR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, LASR finished 38.13% below its 150-day moving average ($63.67) and 31.14% below its 200-day moving average ($57.20). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LASR overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, LASR's RSI(14) was 25.1, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
nLIGHT, Inc. holds $330.4M in cash against $14.8M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow comes in at $42.8M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of -3.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $242.1M (2022) to $261.3M (2025).
A beta of 2.30 means LASR is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for nLIGHT, Inc. and its sector.