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nLightLASR -0.84%63 EV-to-EBIT is -273.61 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 683 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks worse than 146412.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, nLight's Enterprise Value is $3,496.2 Mil.
nLight's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12.8 Mil. Therefore, nLight's EV-to-EBIT for today is -273.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for nLight's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
LASR'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -345.42 Med: -11.16 Max: 493.37
Current: -273.61
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of nLight was 493.37. The lowest was -345.42. And the median was -11.16.
LASR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 100% of 683
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 36.79
vs LASR: -273.61
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
nLight's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,919.3 Mil.
nLight's EBIT 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 $-12.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
nLight EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, nLight's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
nLight's current Enterprise Value is $3,496.2 Mil.
nLight's EBIT 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 $-12.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of -273.61 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #999999 out of 683 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is nLight's EV-to-EBIT too high?
nLight's current EV-to-EBIT is -273.61. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #999999 out of 683 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to PI and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #999999 out of 683 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places nLight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 36.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 36.79, based on 683 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 36.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current EV-to-EBIT is -273.61. 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 $14.96, compared to a current price of $67.25 — trading 349.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -273.61. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -273.61 as of Jul. 16, 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 $67.25 is trading 349.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
EV-to-EBIT: -273.61
GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $67.25 (349.5% 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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