LASR
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nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) closed at $65.76 as of 2026-03-20, trading 304.3% above its 200-week moving average of $16.27. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 291.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 97, LASR is in overbought territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.3x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 364 weeks of data, LASR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 40 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -2.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $3.7 billion, LASR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.4%. Return on equity stands at -10.6%. The stock trades at 14.8x book value.
Share count has increased 12.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LASR would have grown to $246, compared to $245 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.7% vs 13.6% for the index — confirming LASR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LASR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LASR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying LASR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.5% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +18.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -25.3% vs +27.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LASR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LASR has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +-2.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 3 | 7.5% | -62.2% | +164.6% |
| May 2019 | May 2020 | 52 | 56.3% | -15.0% | +162.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 0.6% | +54.4% | +211.1% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 1 | 6.8% | +34.5% | +229.5% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.1% | +32.4% | +209.6% |
| Dec 2021 | May 2025 | 179 | 57.9% | -58.8% | +177.2% |
| Average | 40 | — | +-2.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LASR below its 200-week moving average?
No. nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) is currently 304.3% above its 200-week moving average of $16.27. It would need to fall to $16.27 to cross below the line.
What is LASR's 200-week moving average price?
nLIGHT, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $16.27 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LASR drops below its 200-week moving average?
LASR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -2.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 40 weeks on average.
Is LASR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LASR as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 97 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 0.4%. Return on equity is -10.6%. Price-to-book is 14.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LASR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7 years, $100 invested in LASR would have grown to $246, compared to $245 for the S&P 500. That's 13.7% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. LASR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20