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LASE vs. NNBR, AP, TAYD, EML, and HURC

Should you buy Laser Photonics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Laser Photonics with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Laser Photonics include NN (NNBR), Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP), Taylor Devices (TAYD), Eastern (EML), and Hurco Companies (HURC). These companies are all part of the "industrial machinery & supplies & components" industry.

How does Laser Photonics compare to NN?

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

NN has a consensus price target of $5.67, indicating a potential upside of 50.31%. Given NN's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe NN is more favorable than Laser Photonics.

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
NN
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

NN has higher revenue and earnings than Laser Photonics. NN 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
Laser Photonics$6.97M7.80-$86.24M-$1.81N/A
NN$422.21M0.47-$34M-$0.96N/A

1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.9% of NN shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.6% of NN shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, NN had 10 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for NN and 2 mentions for Laser Photonics. NN's average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Laser Photonics' score of 0.15 indicating that NN is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Laser Photonics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
NN
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Laser Photonics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to NN's net margin of -6.21%. NN's return on equity of 20.38% beat Laser Photonics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Laser PhotonicsN/A N/A N/A
NN -6.21%20.38%1.49%

Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.39, suggesting that its share price is 139% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, NN has a beta of 2.57, suggesting that its share price is 157% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

NN beats Laser Photonics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to Ampco-Pittsburgh?

Ampco-Pittsburgh (NYSE:AP) 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 analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Ampco-Pittsburgh had 1 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Ampco-Pittsburgh and 2 mentions for Laser Photonics. Laser Photonics' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Ampco-Pittsburgh's score of 0.00 indicating that Laser Photonics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ampco-Pittsburgh
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Laser Photonics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Laser Photonics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Ampco-Pittsburgh's net margin of -15.53%. Laser Photonics' return on equity of 0.00% beat Ampco-Pittsburgh's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ampco-Pittsburgh-15.53% -7.56% -0.91%
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ampco-Pittsburgh
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

Ampco-Pittsburgh has higher revenue and earnings than Laser Photonics. Ampco-Pittsburgh 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
Ampco-Pittsburgh$434.17M0.45-$66.07M-$3.36N/A
Laser Photonics$6.97M7.80-$86.24M-$1.81N/A

Ampco-Pittsburgh has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.39, indicating that its stock price is 139% more volatile than the broader market.

49.2% of Ampco-Pittsburgh shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 23.5% of Ampco-Pittsburgh shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Laser Photonics beats Ampco-Pittsburgh on 8 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to Taylor Devices?

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

Taylor Devices has a net margin of 21.52% compared to Laser Photonics' net margin of 0.00%. Taylor Devices' return on equity of 15.77% beat Laser Photonics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Taylor Devices21.52% 15.77% 14.31%
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

17.6% of Taylor Devices shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Taylor Devices shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Laser Photonics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

Taylor Devices has a beta of 0.94, suggesting that its stock price is 6% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.39, suggesting that its stock price is 139% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Taylor Devices$46.29M3.77$9.41M$3.3016.44
Laser Photonics$6.97M7.80-$86.24M-$1.81N/A

In the previous week, Taylor Devices had 1 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Taylor Devices and 2 mentions for Laser Photonics. Laser Photonics' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Taylor Devices' score of 0.11 indicating that Laser Photonics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Taylor Devices
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Laser Photonics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Taylor Devices beats Laser Photonics on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Laser Photonics compare to Eastern?

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

77.0% of Eastern shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.9% of Laser Photonics shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.4% of Eastern 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, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Eastern$245.33M0.61$7.13M$0.9625.94
Laser Photonics$6.97M7.80-$86.24M-$1.81N/A

Eastern has a net margin of 2.41% compared to Laser Photonics' net margin of 0.00%. Eastern's return on equity of 5.46% beat Laser Photonics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eastern2.41% 5.46% 3.08%
Laser Photonics N/A N/A N/A

Eastern has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.39, suggesting that its stock price is 139% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Eastern had 11 more articles in the media than Laser Photonics. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Eastern and 2 mentions for Laser Photonics. Eastern's average media sentiment score of 0.30 beat Laser Photonics' score of 0.15 indicating that Eastern is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Eastern
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Laser Photonics
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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

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 businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership and dividends.

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

Laser Photonics has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Hurco Companies' net margin of -6.92%. 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-6.92% -6.37% -4.77%
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

Hurco Companies has a beta of 0.7, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Laser Photonics has a beta of 2.39, suggesting that its stock price is 139% more volatile than the broader market.

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$181.76M0.79-$15.12M-$1.96N/A
Laser Photonics$6.97M7.80-$86.24M-$1.81N/A

In the previous week, Laser Photonics had 2 more articles in the media than Hurco Companies. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Laser Photonics and 0 mentions for Hurco Companies. Laser Photonics' average media sentiment score of 0.15 beat Hurco Companies' score of 0.00 indicating that Laser Photonics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Hurco Companies Neutral
Laser Photonics Neutral

Summary

Laser Photonics beats Hurco Companies on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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LASE vs. The Competition

MetricLaser PhotonicsMachinery IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$54.32M$11.83B$10.89B$12.99B
Dividend YieldN/A2.15%97.10%10.20%
P/E Ratio-0.6322.0628.5825.05
Price / Sales7.8063.00347.53107.93
Price / CashN/A23.5624.7037.44
Price / BookN/A4.504.956.43
Net Income-$86.24M$358.52M$608.56M$348.10M
7 Day Performance14.84%1.49%2.46%2.66%
1 Month Performance-14.29%1.61%1.94%-0.85%
1 Year Performance-53.28%14.06%15.24%23.96%

Laser Photonics Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LASE
Laser Photonics
0.1984 of 5 stars
$1.12
-2.0%
N/A-53.3%$53.18M$6.97MN/A20
NNBR
NN
3.9321 of 5 stars
$3.85
+6.4%
$5.00
+29.9%
+77.8%$203.05M$422.21MN/A2,550
AP
Ampco-Pittsburgh
0.5586 of 5 stars
$8.96
+7.2%
N/A+180.3%$182.18M$434.17MN/A1,432
TAYD
Taylor Devices
1.6037 of 5 stars
$53.70
+2.3%
N/A+22.9%$172.91M$46.29M16.27120
EML
Eastern
2.5305 of 5 stars
$24.75
+0.3%
N/A+10.5%$149.27M$245.33M25.781,246

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This page (NASDAQ:LASE) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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