LASR (nLight) Stock Based Compensation: $38.2 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LASR nLight Inc LASR
63 GF Score
Price $67.12
GF Value $15.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is nLight Stock Based Compensation?

nLight LASR +0.24% 63 Stock Based Compensation is $38.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LASR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

nLight's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.9 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.2 Mil.

nLight Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

nLight Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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nLight Stock Based Compensation Chart

nLight Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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nLight Quarterly Data
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nLight Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $38.2 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $38.2 Mil mean?
nLight (LASR) has a Stock Based Compensation of $38.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for nLight and its competitors.
Is nLight's Stock Based Compensation too high?
nLight's current Stock Based Compensation is $38.2 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to PI and NVTS?
nLight's Stock Based Compensation of $38.2 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Semiconductors company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for nLight and its competitors. nLight's current Stock Based Compensation is $38.2 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 $15.01, compared to a current price of $67.12 — trading 347.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $38.2 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For nLight (LASR), the current Stock Based Compensation is $38.2 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 $67.12 is trading 347.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.01. GuruFocus considers nLight to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LASR:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $38.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: $15.01 vs. price of $67.12 (347.2% 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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