Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Favourable price performance
About
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, QD Laser, Inc. delivers advanced semiconductor laser-based solutions. The company operates across two primary divisions: its Laser Device Business and its Laser Eyewear Business. Within its Laser Device segment, QD Laser provides a range of products including semiconductor lasers, epitaxial wafers, and specialized medical and display solutions under the RETISSA brand, such as RETISSA display II and RD2CAM. These offerings are utilized in diverse applications like silicon photonics, VISIRIUM technology, sensing, and precision machining, catering to sectors including telecommunications, manufacturing, medicine, and consumer products. The Laser Eyewear segment focuses on the production and sale of retinal scanning laser eyewear. This division also features products like RETISSA ON HAND, a handheld device; RETISSA NEOVIEWER, an imaging digital camera and viewfinder; and RETISSA MEOCHECK, a compact diagnostic tool that employs laser retinal projection for self-assessment of eye health.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly overvalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBI