nLightLASR +6.33%63 EBIT per Share is $-0.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks better than 79.74% on this metric.
nLight's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.02.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.26.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 25.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -2.80% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for nLight's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LASR'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.8 Med: -21.3 Max: 25.1
Current: 25.1
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of nLight was 25.10% per year. The lowest was -62.80% per year. And the median was -21.30% per year.
LASR's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 79.74% of 760
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1
vs LASR: 25.10
nLight's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.0 Mil.
nLight (NAS:LASR) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
nLight EBIT per Share Related Terms
nLight EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.26
* 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 EBIT per Share of $-0.26 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #154 out of 760 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is nLight's EBIT per Share too high?
nLight's current EBIT per Share is $-0.26. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #154 out of 760 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, nLight has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does nLight's EBIT per Share compare to PI and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #154 out of 760 companies for EBIT per Share. This places nLight in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Semiconductors company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. nLight's current EBIT per Share is $-0.26. 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 $15.04, compared to a current price of $65.04 — trading 332.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.26. nLight's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.26 as of Mar. 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 $65.04 is trading 332.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.04.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
EBIT per Share: $-0.26
GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $65.04 (332.4% above fair value)
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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