LASR (nLight) Research & Development: $48.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LASR nLight Inc LASR
63 GF Score
Price $62.00
GF Value $15.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is nLight Research & Development?

nLight LASR -2.84% 63 Research & Development is $48.4 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. nLight's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.8 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $48.4 Mil.

nLight  (NAS:LASR) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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nLight Research & Development Historical Data

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nLight Research & Development Chart

nLight Annual Data
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nLight Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $48.4 Mil.

* 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $48.4 Mil mean?
nLight (LASR) has a Research & Development of $48.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on nLight and its competitors.
Is nLight's Research & Development too high?
nLight's current Research & Development is $48.4 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to PI and POWI?
nLight's Research & Development of $48.4 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. nLight's current Research & Development is $48.4 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 $15.04, compared to a current price of $62.00 — trading 312.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $48.4 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current Research & Development is $48.4 Mil 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 $62.00 is trading 312.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.04. GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LASR:

  • Research & Development: $48.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $62.00 (312.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 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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