LASE (Laser Photonics) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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LASE Laser Photonics Corp LASE
51 GF Score
Price $1.15
GF Value $1.97
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Laser Photonics Moat Score?

Laser Photonics LASE -0.44% 51 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LASE with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,022 Industrial Products companies, Laser Photonics ranks better than 91.86% on this metric.

Laser Photonics has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Laser Photonics has No Moat: Laser Photonics Corp lacks significant market leadership and customer loyalty. The company does not exhibit strong network effects or substantial switching costs. Its intellectual property and brand strength are not prominent enough to provide a durable competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Laser Photonics might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Laser Photonics  (NAS:LASE) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Laser Photonics Moat Score Related Terms

LASE vs CVV, OPTT, HYOR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Laser Photonics's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Laser Photonics Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Laser Photonics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Laser Photonics's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Laser Photonics (LASE) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Laser Photonics ranks #246 out of 3022 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Laser Photonics' Moat Score too high?
Laser Photonics' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Laser Photonics ranks #246 out of 3022 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Laser Photonics has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laser Photonics' Moat Score compare to CVV and OPTT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Laser Photonics ranks #246 out of 3022 companies for Moat Score. This places Laser Photonics in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Laser Photonics's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laser Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laser Photonics (LASE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.97, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Laser Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laser Photonics (LASE), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 09, 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 Laser Photonics (LASE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laser Photonics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.97. GuruFocus considers Laser Photonics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LASE:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $1.97 vs. price of $1.15 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LASE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Laser Photonics Business Description

Address 250 Technology Park, Lake Mary, FL, USA, 32746
Laser Photonics Corp is an integrated manufacturing company for photonics-based industrial products and solutions, laser cleaning technologies. Its laser-blasting technologies are focused on disrupting the sandblasting and abrasive blasting markets. The company offers a portfolio of integrated laser-blasting solutions for corrosion control, rust removal, de-coating, pre-welding and post-welding, laser cleaning, and surface conditioning. Its laser-blasting solutions are applicable in every industry dealing with materials processing, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, shipbuilding, machine manufacturing, nuclear maintenance and decommissioning, and surface coating. Geographically, the company generates almost all of its revenue from the domestic market.
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