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nLightLASR +0.83%63 Market Cap is $4,117.8 Mil as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks better than 81.24% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). nLight's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $57.02. nLight's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.4 Mil. Therefore, nLight's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,216.3 Mil.
nLight's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($1,504.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,919.1 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,919.1 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($3,216.3 Mil).
nLight's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($638.1 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($513.5 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($513.5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,919.1 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. nLight's Enterprise Value for Today is $3,820.8 Mil.
nLight (NAS:LASR) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
nLight Market Cap Related Terms
nLight Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
nLight's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $4,117.8 Mil as of Jul. 24, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #194 out of 1034 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is nLight's Market Cap too high?
nLight's current Market Cap is $4,117.8 Mil. The Semiconductors industry median Market Cap is 476.65. nLight's value of $4,117.8 Mil is 763.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #194 out of 1034 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Market Cap compare to PI and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #194 out of 1034 companies for Market Cap. This places nLight in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 476.65. nLight's value of $4,117.8 Mil is 763.9% 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 Market Cap for a Semiconductors company?
The median Market Cap among Semiconductors companies is 476.65, based on 1,034 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nLight's current Market Cap of $4,117.8 Mil is 763.9% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Market Cap is 476.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current Market Cap is $4,117.8 Mil. 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 $14.93, compared to a current price of $73.00 — trading 388.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $4,117.8 Mil and 763.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 476.65. nLight's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current Market Cap is $4,117.8 Mil as of Jul. 24, 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 $73.00 is trading 388.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.93.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
Market Cap: $4,117.8 Mil
GF Value™: $14.93 vs. price of $73.00 (388.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 763.9% above the Semiconductors median (#194 of 1034)
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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