nLightLASR -2.91%63 FCF Margin % is 9.44% 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 1,023 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks better than 68.33% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. nLight's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.6 Mil. nLight's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $80.2 Mil. Therefore, nLight's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for nLight's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LASR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.98 Med: -4.72 Max: 7.65
Current: 7.65
During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Margin % of nLight was 7.65%. The lowest was -14.98%. And the median was -4.72%.
LASR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 68.33% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.76
vs LASR: 7.65
nLight FCF Margin % Related Terms
nLight FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 9.44% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #324 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is nLight's FCF Margin % too high?
nLight's current FCF Margin % is 9.44%. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #324 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to PI and POWI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #324 out of 1023 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts nLight in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. nLight's current FCF Margin % is 9.44%. 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 $61.95 — trading 311.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 9.44%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current FCF Margin % is 9.44% 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 $61.95 is trading 311.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.04.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
FCF Margin %: 9.44%
GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $61.95 (311.9% 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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