LASR (nLight) YoY EPS Growth: 71.43% (As of Jun. 2026)

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LASR nLight Inc LASR
62 GF Score
Price $47.88
GF Value $16.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is nLight YoY EPS Growth?

nLight LASR -4.22% 62 YoY EPS Growth is 71.43% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. nLight's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.43%.

nLight's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.02.

nLight YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for nLight's YoY EPS Growth 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.

nLight YoY EPS Growth Chart

nLight Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.27 -75.71 26.83 -41.11 62.99

nLight Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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nLight YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

nLight's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(-0.47--1.27)/ | -1.27 |
=62.99 %

nLight's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(-0.02--0.07)/ | -0.07 |
=71.43 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 71.43% mean?
nLight (LASR) has a YoY EPS Growth of 71.43% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for nLight and its competitors.
Is nLight's YoY EPS Growth too high?
nLight's current YoY EPS Growth is 71.43%. Overall, nLight has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does nLight's YoY EPS Growth compare to DIOD and PI?
nLight's YoY EPS Growth of 71.43% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Semiconductors company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for nLight and its competitors. nLight's current YoY EPS Growth is 71.43%. 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 $16.03, compared to a current price of $47.88 — trading 198.7% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 71.43%. nLight's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current YoY EPS Growth is 71.43% as of Jun. 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 $47.88 is trading 198.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.03. GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LASR:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 71.43%
  • GF Value™: $16.03 vs. price of $47.88 (198.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 4637 North West 18th Avenue, Camas, WA, USA, 98607
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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