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LASE vs. EML, HURC, ZJK, RETO, and BWEN

Should you buy Laser Photonics stock or one of its competitors? Laser Photonics's main competitors and comparable companies include Eastern (EML), Hurco Companies (HURC), ZJK Industrial (ZJK), ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO), and Broadwind Energy (BWEN). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrial machinery & supplies & components" industry.

How does Laser Photonics compare to Eastern?

Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) and Eastern (NASDAQ:EML) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Laser Photonics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Eastern
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Eastern has higher revenue and earnings than Laser Photonics. Laser Photonics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eastern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Laser Photonics$6.17M7.25-$88.80M-$1.77N/A
Eastern$248.97M0.62$7.13M$1.3419.10

In the previous week, Eastern had 13 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Eastern and 0 mentions for Laser Photonics. Eastern's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Laser Photonics' score of 0.00 indicating that Eastern is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Laser Photonics Neutral
Eastern Positive

Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.44, suggesting that its share price is 144% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eastern has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.0% of Eastern shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 18.4% of Eastern shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Eastern has a net margin of 3.44% compared to Laser Photonics' net margin of 0.00%. Eastern's return on equity of 3.38% beat Laser Photonics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Laser PhotonicsN/A N/A N/A
Eastern 3.44%3.38%1.89%

Summary

Eastern beats Laser Photonics on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to Hurco Companies?

Hurco Companies (NASDAQ:HURC) and Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings and risk.

Laser Photonics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Hurco Companies' net margin of -3.58%. Laser Photonics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Hurco Companies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Hurco Companies-3.58% -3.37% -2.51%
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Hurco Companies
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Laser Photonics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

74.4% of Hurco Companies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 9.9% of Hurco Companies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Hurco Companies has higher revenue and earnings than Laser Photonics. Hurco Companies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Laser Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Hurco Companies$178.55M0.80-$15.12M-$1.03N/A
Laser Photonics$6.17M7.25-$88.80M-$1.77N/A

In the previous week, Hurco Companies had 1 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Hurco Companies and 0 mentions for Laser Photonics. Hurco Companies' average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat Laser Photonics' score of 0.00 indicating that Hurco Companies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hurco Companies Neutral
Laser Photonics Neutral

Hurco Companies has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.44, meaning that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Hurco Companies beats Laser Photonics on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to ZJK Industrial?

ZJK Industrial (NASDAQ:ZJK) and Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, ZJK Industrial's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Laser Photonics'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ZJK Industrial Neutral
Laser Photonics Neutral

ZJK Industrial has a beta of 2.71, suggesting that its stock price is 171% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.44, suggesting that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ZJK Industrial
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Laser Photonics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ZJK IndustrialN/A N/A N/A
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

ZJK Industrial has higher revenue and earnings than Laser Photonics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ZJK Industrial$56.10M2.09$10.19MN/AN/A
Laser Photonics$6.17M7.25-$88.80M-$1.77N/A

Summary

ZJK Industrial beats Laser Photonics on 4 of the 7 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to ReTo Eco-Solutions?

ReTo Eco-Solutions (NASDAQ:RETO) and Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

6.3% of ReTo Eco-Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.7% of ReTo Eco-Solutions shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ReTo Eco-Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Laser Photonics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

ReTo Eco-Solutions has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Laser Photonics.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ReTo Eco-Solutions$3.37M1.98-$12.34MN/AN/A
Laser Photonics$6.17M7.25-$88.80M-$1.77N/A

In the previous week, ReTo Eco-Solutions had 45 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 45 mentions for ReTo Eco-Solutions and 0 mentions for Laser Photonics. ReTo Eco-Solutions' average media sentiment score of 0.06 beat Laser Photonics' score of 0.00 indicating that ReTo Eco-Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ReTo Eco-Solutions Neutral
Laser Photonics Neutral

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ReTo Eco-SolutionsN/A N/A N/A
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

ReTo Eco-Solutions has a beta of 1.15, indicating that its stock price is 15% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ReTo Eco-Solutions beats Laser Photonics on 5 of the 8 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to Broadwind Energy?

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) and Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

33.3% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Broadwind Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Broadwind Energy has a net margin of 3.90% compared to Laser Photonics' net margin of 0.00%. Laser Photonics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Broadwind Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadwind Energy3.90% -1.54% -0.87%
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

Broadwind Energy currently has a consensus target price of $6.25, indicating a potential upside of 46.37%. Given Broadwind Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Broadwind Energy is more favorable than Laser Photonics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadwind Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Laser Photonics
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Broadwind Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Laser Photonics. Laser Photonics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadwind Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadwind Energy$158.05M0.64$5.24M$0.2318.57
Laser Photonics$6.17M7.25-$88.80M-$1.77N/A

Broadwind Energy has a beta of 1.82, indicating that its stock price is 82% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.44, indicating that its stock price is 144% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Broadwind Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Broadwind Energy and 0 mentions for Laser Photonics. Broadwind Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Laser Photonics' score of 0.00 indicating that Broadwind Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Broadwind Energy Positive
Laser Photonics Neutral

Summary

Broadwind Energy beats Laser Photonics on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LASE vs. The Competition

MetricLaser PhotonicsMachinery IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$44.75M$11.08B$10.21B$13.19B
Dividend YieldN/A2.28%97.05%12.81%
P/E Ratio-0.5021.3425.5225.40
Price / Sales7.2563.01281.5589.45
Price / CashN/A22.8223.8151.42
Price / BookN/A4.254.806.33
Net Income-$88.80M$367.28M$614.67M$358.33M
7 Day Performance28.33%-1.18%1.21%1.12%
1 Month Performance-30.86%-2.89%-2.57%-2.39%
1 Year Performance-78.76%6.32%4.34%5.35%

Laser Photonics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LASE
Laser Photonics
0.3378 of 5 stars
$0.89
+0.5%
N/A-78.8%$44.75M$6.17MN/A94
EML
Eastern
1.8451 of 5 stars
$25.25
-0.8%
N/A+0.5%$151.95M$234.37M18.841,261
HURC
Hurco Companies
0.9583 of 5 stars
$22.49
-0.4%
N/A+24.3%$145.65M$183.24MN/A651
ZJK
ZJK Industrial
1.0454 of 5 stars
$2.23
flat
N/A-43.6%$123.36M$56.10MN/AN/A
RETO
ReTo Eco-Solutions
1.1973 of 5 stars
$2.80
+676.3%
N/A-99.9%$100.38M$3.37MN/A120

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This page (NASDAQ:LASE) was last updated on 9/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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