nLightLASR -1.82%63 OCF Yield % is 0.88 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 0.29. 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 1,028 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks worse than 56.42% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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nLight OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 0.88 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #580 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is nLight's OCF Yield % too high?
nLight's current OCF Yield % of 0.88 is 203% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. The Semiconductors industry median OCF Yield % is 1.30. nLight's value of 0.88 is 32.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #580 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below 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 OCF Yield % compare to PI and POWI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #580 out of 1028 companies for OCF Yield %. This places nLight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.30. nLight's value of 0.88 is 32.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 1.30, nLight has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
The median OCF Yield % among Semiconductors companies is 1.30, based on 1,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nLight's current OCF Yield % of 0.88 is 32.3% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current OCF Yield % is 0.88, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. 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 $62.65 — trading 316.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 0.88, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 32.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.30. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current OCF Yield % is 0.88 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 $62.65 is trading 316.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.04.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
OCF Yield %: 0.88 (203% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $62.65 (316.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% below the Semiconductors median (#580 of 1028)
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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