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nLightLASR -4.58%62 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.44 as of Jun. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 52.51. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks better than 56.76% on this metric.
nLight's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $47.5 Mil. nLight's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $82.6 Mil.
Hence, nLight's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 52.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for nLight's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
LASR'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.36 Med: 52.51 Max: 68.46
Current: 56.27
During the past 10 years, nLight's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 68.46. The lowest was 30.36. And the median was 52.51.
LASR's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 56.76% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 63.065
vs LASR: 56.27
nLight's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (59.87) to Jun. 2026 (52.44).
nLight (NAS:LASR) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
nLight Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
nLight Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LASR vs DIOD, PI, POWI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, nLight's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
nLight Days Sales Outstanding vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
nLight (LASR) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 52.44 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.51. Over the past decade, nLight's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.36 to 68.46. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #441 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is nLight's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
nLight's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.44 is near median its 10-year median of 52.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.36 to a high of 68.46. The Semiconductors industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.07. nLight's value of 52.44 is 16.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #441 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, nLight has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does nLight's Days Sales Outstanding compare to DIOD and PI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #441 out of 1020 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts nLight in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.07. nLight's value of 52.44 is 16.8% below this benchmark. Historically, nLight's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.36 to 68.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.51 vs. the industry median of 63.07, nLight has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Semiconductors companies is 63.07, based on 1,020 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nLight's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.44 is 16.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is nLight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, nLight (LASR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.99, compared to a current price of $42.94 — trading 168.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.51 and 16.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 63.07. nLight's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.44 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is nLight (LASR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, nLight stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.94 is trading 168.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.99.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
Days Sales Outstanding: 52.44 (near median its 10-year median of 52.51)
GF Value™: $15.99 vs. price of $42.94 (168.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% below the Semiconductors median (#441 of 1020)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LASR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
nLight Inc is a United States-based company provider of power semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers that are typically integrated into laser systems. It operates in two segments: Laser Products segment, which includes semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers, and directed energy products; and Advanced Development segment includes revenue earned from research and development contracts. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Laser segment. The company's geographical segments include North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA, of which maximum revenue is derived from North America.
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