LASR (nLight) ROCE %: 1.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is nLight ROCE %?

nLight LASR -1.27% 63 ROCE % is 1.13% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. nLight's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13%.

nLight (NAS:LASR) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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nLight ROCE % Historical Data

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nLight ROCE % Calculation

nLight's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-21.684	/	( ( (270.241 - 34.235)	+	(315.21 - 64.207) )	/ 2 )
	=	-21.684	/	( (236.006	+	251.003)	/ 2 )
	=	-21.684	/	243.5045
	=	-8.90 %

nLight's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	3.992	/	( ( (315.21 - 64.207)	+	(515.699 - 63.049) )	/ 2 )
	=	3.992	/	( ( 251.003	+	452.65 )	/ 2 )
	=	3.992	/	351.8265
	=	1.13 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 1.13% mean?

nLight (LASR) has a ROCE % of 1.13% as of Mar. 2026.

Is nLight's ROCE % too high?

nLight's current ROCE % is 1.13%. The Semiconductors industry median ROCE % is 4.81. nLight's value of 1.13% is 76.5% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to PI and POWI?

nLight's ROCE % of 1.13% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.81. nLight's value of 1.13% is 76.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Semiconductors company?

The median ROCE % among Semiconductors companies is 4.81, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. nLight's current ROCE % of 1.13% is 76.5% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROCE % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. nLight's current ROCE % is 1.13%. 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 $63.00 — trading 318.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.13% and 76.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 4.81. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current ROCE % is 1.13% 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 $63.00 is trading 318.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.04. GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LASR:

ROCE %: 1.13%
GF Value™: $15.04 vs. price of $63.00 (318.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 76.5% below the Semiconductors median

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

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Website https://www.nlight.net

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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