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nLightLASR +5.34%64 EV-to-EBITDA is 3,063.92 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 748 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks worse than 99.33% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, nLight's enterprise value is $3,609.3 Mil.
nLight's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.2 Mil. Therefore, nLight's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3,063.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for nLight's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LASR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1996.98 Med: -15.8 Max: 3746.8
Current: 3063.92
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of nLight was 3746.80. The lowest was -1996.98. And the median was -15.80.
LASR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 99.33% of 748
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 26.69
vs LASR: 3063.92
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-17), nLight's stock price is $69.25.
nLight's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.300. Therefore, nLight's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
nLight (NAS:LASR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
nLight's share price for today is $69.25.
nLight's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.300.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for nLight's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
nLight's current Enterprise Value is $3,609.3 Mil.
nLight's EBITDA 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 $1.2 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-EBITDA of 3,063.92 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on nLight. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #743 out of 748 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is nLight's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
nLight's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3,063.92. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.69. nLight's value of 3,063.92 is 11379.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #743 out of 748 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, nLight has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does nLight's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PI and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #743 out of 748 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places nLight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.69. nLight's value of 3,063.92 is 11379.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 26.69, based on 748 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nLight's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3,063.92 is 11379.7% above 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on nLight. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3,063.92. 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 $69.25 — trading 362.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3,063.92 and 11379.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 26.69. nLight's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3,063.92 as of Jul. 17, 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 $69.25 is trading 362.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3,063.92
GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $69.25 (362.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11379.7% above the Semiconductors median (#743 of 748)
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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