nLightLASR -5.20%63 5-Year RORE % is -10.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Semiconductors companies, nLight ranks worse than 58.47% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
nLight's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.25%.
The industry rank for nLight's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LASR's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 58.47% of 874
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -1.93
vs LASR: -10.25
nLight (NAS:LASR) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
nLight 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
nLight 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for nLight's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, nLight's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where nLight's 5-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
nLight (LASR) has a 5-Year RORE % of -10.25 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #511 out of 874 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is nLight's 5-Year RORE % too high?
nLight's current 5-Year RORE % is -10.25. Based on the distribution chart, nLight ranks #511 out of 874 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 5-Year RORE % compare to PI and NVTS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, nLight ranks #511 out of 874 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places nLight in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Semiconductors company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on nLight and its competitors. nLight's current 5-Year RORE % is -10.25. 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 $15.02, compared to a current price of $66.00 — trading 339.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -10.25. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current 5-Year RORE % is -10.25 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 $66.00 is trading 339.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.02.
GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LASR:
5-Year RORE %: -10.25
GF Value™: $15.02 vs. price of $66.00 (339.4% above fair value)
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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