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Lightwave Logic Inc(LWLG)
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Reward44Moderate
Risk59Medium-High
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Revenue growing 27% YoY
LWLG
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Lightwave Logic Inc | Basic Materials
Value Trap
Market Cap:639.89M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
59
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $2.71.

What is Lightwave Logic Inc?

focuses on the development of photonic devices and electro-optical polymer materials systems for fiber-optic data communications, telecommunications, and optical computing markets in the United States.

LWLG · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

LWLG's standout is balance sheet; volatility and cash flow weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

LWLG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Balance sheet93/100

    Current ratio 15.75

Watchouts 4

  • Volatility5/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Cash flow6/100

    -19087% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability32/100

    -23571% net margin · -56% ROE

  • Growth41/100

    Earnings +6.5% CAGR

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Lightwave Logic Inc?

focuses on the development of photonic devices and electro-optical polymer materials systems for fiber-optic data communications, telecommunications, and optical computing markets in the United States. The company is involved in the designing and synthesizing of organic chromophores for use in its electro-optic polymer systems and photonic device designs. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 639.89M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (44)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap639.89M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High6.26
52 Week Low0.7901
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/16/1998
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding145M
No. of Employees31
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta3.086
CurrencyUSD
Websitelightwavelogic.com
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