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LASR vs. ZBRA, AEIS, CGNX, RAL, and NOVT

Should you buy nLight stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares nLight 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 nLight include Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Cognex (CGNX), Ralliant (RAL), and Novanta (NOVT). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment & instruments" industry.

How does nLight compare to Zebra Technologies?

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) are both technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Zebra Technologies has a net margin of 9.22% compared to nLight's net margin of -4.02%. Zebra Technologies' return on equity of 22.29% beat nLight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
nLight-4.02% -3.19% -2.47%
Zebra Technologies 9.22%22.29%9.46%

nLight currently has a consensus target price of $87.94, suggesting a potential upside of 61.99%. Zebra Technologies has a consensus target price of $381.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.54%. Given nLight's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe nLight is more favorable than Zebra Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
nLight
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Zebra Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

In the previous week, Zebra Technologies had 15 more articles in the media than nLight. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Zebra Technologies and 20 mentions for nLight. Zebra Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat nLight's score of 0.27 indicating that Zebra Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
nLight
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Zebra Technologies
13 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.9% of nLight shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of nLight shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Zebra Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

nLight has a beta of 2.31, indicating that its share price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
nLight$261.33M11.72-$23.47M-$0.25N/A
Zebra Technologies$5.85B3.09$419M$10.9334.67

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats nLight on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does nLight compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) and Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

83.9% of nLight shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of nLight shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

nLight currently has a consensus target price of $87.94, suggesting a potential upside of 61.99%. Advanced Energy Industries has a consensus target price of $409.50, suggesting a potential upside of 23.99%. Given nLight's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe nLight is more favorable than Advanced Energy Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
nLight
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Advanced Energy Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.77% compared to nLight's net margin of -4.02%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 20.75% beat nLight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
nLight-4.02% -3.19% -2.47%
Advanced Energy Industries 10.77%20.75%10.39%

nLight has a beta of 2.31, suggesting that its share price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 8 more articles in the media than nLight. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 20 mentions for nLight. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat nLight's score of 0.27 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
nLight
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Advanced Energy Industries
17 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
nLight$261.33M11.72-$23.47M-$0.25N/A
Advanced Energy Industries$1.80B7.35$148.40M$5.3661.62

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats nLight on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does nLight compare to Cognex?

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are both technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Cognex had 11 more articles in the media than nLight. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Cognex and 20 mentions for nLight. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 0.87 beat nLight's score of 0.27 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
nLight
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cognex
10 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.9% of nLight shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of nLight shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

nLight has a beta of 2.31, meaning that its stock price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its stock price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

nLight presently has a consensus price target of $87.94, suggesting a potential upside of 61.99%. Cognex has a consensus price target of $75.43, suggesting a potential upside of 16.74%. Given nLight's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe nLight is more favorable than Cognex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
nLight
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Cognex
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
nLight$261.33M11.72-$23.47M-$0.25N/A
Cognex$994.36M10.93$114.44M$1.0362.73

Cognex has a net margin of 16.05% compared to nLight's net margin of -4.02%. Cognex's return on equity of 13.50% beat nLight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
nLight-4.02% -3.19% -2.47%
Cognex 16.05%13.50%10.02%

Summary

Cognex beats nLight on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does nLight compare to Ralliant?

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) and Ralliant (NYSE:RAL) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, nLight had 16 more articles in the media than Ralliant. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for nLight and 4 mentions for Ralliant. Ralliant's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat nLight's score of 0.27 indicating that Ralliant is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
nLight
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ralliant
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

83.9% of nLight shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of nLight shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Ralliant shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

nLight has a beta of 2.31, meaning that its share price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ralliant has a beta of 1.61, meaning that its share price is 61% more volatile than the broader market.

nLight has a net margin of -4.02% compared to Ralliant's net margin of -56.38%. Ralliant's return on equity of 14.97% beat nLight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
nLight-4.02% -3.19% -2.47%
Ralliant -56.38%14.97%6.99%

nLight has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ralliant. nLight is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ralliant, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
nLight$261.33M11.72-$23.47M-$0.25N/A
Ralliant$2.07B3.69-$1.22B-$10.85N/A

nLight presently has a consensus target price of $87.94, indicating a potential upside of 61.99%. Ralliant has a consensus target price of $75.70, indicating a potential upside of 9.64%. Given nLight's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe nLight is more favorable than Ralliant.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
nLight
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Ralliant
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

nLight beats Ralliant on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does nLight compare to Novanta?

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) and Novanta (NASDAQ:NOVT) are both mid-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, valuation and profitability.

nLight has a beta of 2.31, meaning that its share price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Novanta has a beta of 1.68, meaning that its share price is 68% more volatile than the broader market.

nLight currently has a consensus target price of $87.94, suggesting a potential upside of 61.99%. Novanta has a consensus target price of $194.00, suggesting a potential upside of 16.04%. Given nLight's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe nLight is more favorable than Novanta.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
nLight
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Novanta
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
nLight$261.33M11.72-$23.47M-$0.25N/A
Novanta$980.60M6.45$53.83M$1.56107.17

In the previous week, Novanta had 1 more articles in the media than nLight. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Novanta and 20 mentions for nLight. Novanta's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat nLight's score of 0.27 indicating that Novanta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
nLight
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Novanta
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Novanta has a net margin of 6.00% compared to nLight's net margin of -4.02%. Novanta's return on equity of 10.83% beat nLight's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
nLight-4.02% -3.19% -2.47%
Novanta 6.00%10.83%7.53%

83.9% of nLight shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.4% of Novanta shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of nLight shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Novanta shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Novanta beats nLight on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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LASR vs. The Competition

MetricnLightElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.06B$13.34B$29.81B$12.96B
Dividend YieldN/A2.24%2.73%10.20%
P/E Ratio-217.0937.2875.7224.97
Price / Sales11.7252.95596.50107.89
Price / CashN/A32.9950.5137.44
Price / Book12.175.368.186.44
Net Income-$23.47M$195.62M$679.00M$347.50M
7 Day Performance-22.57%5.78%3.47%3.82%
1 Month Performance-24.66%1.61%0.49%-0.37%
1 Year Performance107.59%842.47%203.60%23.81%

nLight Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
LASR
nLight
3.7059 of 5 stars
$54.29
-3.3%
$87.94
+62.0%
+114.7%$3.06B$261.33MN/A1,100
ZBRA
Zebra Technologies
3.5246 of 5 stars
$346.57
+18.8%
$327.00
-5.6%
+18.5%$16.39B$5.58B41.6210,700
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
4.814 of 5 stars
$332.36
+12.1%
$405.75
+22.1%
+115.5%$12.57B$1.80B69.5813,000
CGNX
Cognex
4.6032 of 5 stars
$70.25
+4.2%
$72.31
+2.9%
+63.5%$11.59B$994.36M82.932,745
RAL
Ralliant
2.7997 of 5 stars
$66.25
+1.7%
$75.70
+14.3%
+50.1%$7.41B$2.07BN/A7,000

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