nLightLASR -1.27%63 EV-to-FCF is 146.91 as of Jun. 25, 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 504 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks worse than 79.17% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, nLight's Enterprise Value is $3,256.7 Mil.
nLight's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.2 Mil. Therefore, nLight's EV-to-FCF for today is 146.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for nLight's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LASR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -258.64 Med: -31.79 Max: 1394.18
Current: 146.91
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of nLight was 1394.18. The lowest was -258.64. And the median was -31.79.
LASR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 79.17% of 504
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 51.705
vs LASR: 146.91
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
As of today (2026-06-25), nLight's stock price is $63.00.
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.
nLight (NAS:LASR) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $63.00.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
nLight EV-to-FCF Related Terms
nLight EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's EV-to-FCF falls into.
nLight's current Enterprise Value is $3,256.7 Mil.
nLight's Free Cash Flow 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 $22.2 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-FCF of 146.91 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #399 out of 504 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is nLight's EV-to-FCF too high?
nLight's current EV-to-FCF is 146.91. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-FCF is 51.71. nLight's value of 146.91 is 184.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #399 out of 504 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-FCF compare to PI and POWI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #399 out of 504 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places nLight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 51.71. nLight's value of 146.91 is 184.1% 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-FCF for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Semiconductors companies is 51.71, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nLight's current EV-to-FCF of 146.91 is 184.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 51.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current EV-to-FCF is 146.91. 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 EV-to-FCF is 146.91 and 184.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 51.71. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current EV-to-FCF is 146.91 as of Jun. 25, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 146.91
GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $63.00 (318.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184.1% above the Semiconductors median (#399 of 504)
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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