Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)

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Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) is up 186.4% since the beginning of the year. At $9 per share, LWLG is trading 50.4% below its 52-week high of $19. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LWLG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,326.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) has returned 186.42% so far this year and 660.66% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LWLG has achieved an annualized return of 31.50%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, LWLG's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +5.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.1 years.

Historically, 36% of months were positive and 64% were negative. The best month was Jun 2021 with a return of +740.1%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -51.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, LWLG closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 28, 2019 with a return of +42.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 11, 2024 at -25.9%.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 40.53%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 13, 2007.

• This stock captured 105.71% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 79.90% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.60 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

LWLG ranks 97 for risk / return — in the top 97% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Lightwave Logic, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Lightwave Logic, Inc. was 95.76%, occurring on Apr 21, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Lightwave Logic, Inc. drawdown is 52.56%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Lightwave Logic, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Lightwave Logic, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.