nLIGHT Inc (LASR)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
LASR
nLIGHT Inc
$40.37
+2.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.27B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 4086098% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $310.70M). SONY leads profitability with a -1.8% profit margin vs -4.0%. SONY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LASR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -4.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LASR
The strongest argument for LASR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LASR
The primary concerns for LASR are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LASR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LASR carries more volatility with a beta of 2.30 — expect wider price swings.
LASR is growing revenue faster at 33.8% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
nLIGHT Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
nLIGHT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells fiber and semiconductor lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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