nLight's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.01.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.30.
nLight's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.01.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.30.
nLight's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.20.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
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During the past 10 years, nLight's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 39.20% per year. The lowest was -22.30% per year. And the median was 8.45% per year.
nLight (NAS:LASR) EPS (Basic) Explanation
EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
nLight EPS (Basic) Related Terms
nLight EPS (Basic) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's EPS (Basic) 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.
EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.
nLight's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Basic) 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 $-0.30
* 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 EPS (Basic) of $-0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on nLight and its competitors.
Is nLight's EPS (Basic) too high?
nLight's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.30. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to PI and POWI?
nLight's EPS (Basic) of $-0.30 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Semiconductors company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. nLight's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.30. 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 $63.00 — trading 318.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.30. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.30 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 $63.00 is trading 318.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.04.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
EPS (Basic): $-0.30
GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $63.00 (318.9% 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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