Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Lightwave Logic, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) has returned 116.98% so far this year and 585.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LWLG has achieved an annualized return of 27.80%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, LWLG's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +5.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.2 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 31% 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 38.21%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.50%) than losses (76.12%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.58 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 table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 64.06%.

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.