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nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$39.01 +1.33% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.03

nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.25B

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.03 (+0.05%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 4.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 61/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LASR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (61/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY LASR SCORES 61/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 14.95 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.7% FCF Margin ($12.3M FCF) & 29.8% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 14 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$38.48-12.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$33.67+7.9% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$36.34+7.3% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$39.01+0.5% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C- (53) → C- (61)Full Audit →

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Even with a 61/100 (C-) score, LASR faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 27.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($39.49) or 200D SMA ($57.71) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($39.54) toward Bear Floor ($30.84).

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How LASR Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$12.3M (4.7% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $209.9M

FY24

Rev $198.5M

FY25

Rev $261.3M

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$261.3M	29.8%	-10.2%	-$23.5M	$12.3M	-16.4%
FY 2024	$198.5M	16.6%	-33.1%	-$60.8M	-$10.3M	-34.4%
FY 2023	$209.9M	29.8%	-22.3%	-$41.7M	$10.1M	-16.4%

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LASR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -44.15%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $37.06H $39.01L $35.88C $39.01VOL 789.3K

RES: $73.14SUP: $31.24SMA50: $39.49SMA200: $57.71

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LASR Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +31.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (LASR)

Technology Rank #235 of 714 ⚔️ NVTS vs LASR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (LASR vs. NVTS, IMOS, HIMX, UCTT)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) ranks #235 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #282 by equity capitalization ($2.25B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LASR leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while UCTT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -9.8% ROIC and 15.7% gross margin. LASR currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
LASR ACTIVE nLIGHT Inc.	C-	61/100	—	29.8%	-16.4%	+1.33%	$2.25B	Benchmark Subject
NVTS Navitas Semiconductor Corporation	D-	42/100	—	31.0%	-35.0%	-1.71%	$2.40B	/nvts-vs-lasr →
IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.	D	48/100	—	—	—	-4.10%	$2.08B	/imos-vs-lasr →
HIMX Himax Technologies Inc.	D+	56/100	—	—	—	-2.66%	$2.04B	/himx-vs-lasr →
UCTT Ultra Clean Holdings Inc.	D-	43/100	—	15.7%	-9.8%	-2.11%	$2.62B	/uctt-vs-lasr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001124796

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) reported GAAP revenue of $261.3M (+31.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $198.5M , and +24.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$23.5M, operating cash flow of $21.3M, and free cash flow of $12.3M (+219.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, LASR closed FY2025 with $315.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 14.95, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$261.3M	-$23.5M	$21.3M	$12.3M	$315.2M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$198.5M	-$60.8M	-$2.4M	-$10.3M	$270.2M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$209.9M	-$41.7M	$10.1M	$10.1M	—	—

3. LASR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LASR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, nLIGHT Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $39.01 (+1.33% 1D, market cap $2.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, LASR ranks #235 in composite RQD confidence.

How does LASR compare to NVTS and IMOS in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), LASR carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 29.8%, and ROIC of -16.4%. By comparison, NVTS (Navitas Semiconductor Corporation) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $2.40B) and IMOS (ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.08B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LASR leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while UCTT leads on capital efficiency (-9.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LASR?

Per LASR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001124796), nLIGHT Inc. generated $261.3M in revenue (+31.6% YoY), -$23.5M in net income, and $12.3M in free cash flow against $315.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is LASR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LASR last traded at $39.01 (+1.33% on volume of 810,348 shares), positioning the stock -1.22% below its 50-day simple moving average ($39.49) and -32.40% below its 200-day simple moving average ($57.71). Across its 52-week range of $28.05 to $86.95, LASR sits at the 18.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.3% ($34.99 to $43.03).

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How profitable is nLIGHT Inc. (LASR)?

In FY 2025 (10-K), LASR converted $261.3M of revenue into a 29.8% gross margin, 0% operating margin, and $12.3M in free cash flow (4.7% FCF margin).

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