Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)
Company Info
Highlights
$126.29M
-$0.17
$88.11K
-$382.12K
-$15.63M
$0.79 - $4.23
$2.71
15.82%
36.49
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) returned -53.33% year-to-date (YTD) and -68.08% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, LWLG returned 2.05% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
LWLG
-53.33%
10.10%
-65.85%
-68.08%
-50.36%
4.54%
2.05%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LWLG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -14.29% | -32.78% | -15.29% | -13.16% | 10.10% | -53.33% | |||||||
| 2024 | -13.45% | -2.32% | 11.16% | -18.38% | -19.37% | -2.92% | 15.72% | -14.74% | -6.44% | 14.13% | -8.89% | -26.83% | -57.83% |
| 2023 | 45.94% | -6.20% | -11.36% | -13.96% | 64.67% | -5.94% | -3.59% | -6.10% | -29.16% | 1.34% | -12.14% | 25.13% | 15.55% |
| 2022 | -51.55% | 4.44% | 27.62% | 18.31% | -29.55% | -18.35% | 63.15% | -25.30% | -7.90% | 15.40% | -6.38% | -45.65% | -71.03% |
| 2021 | 91.40% | -21.35% | 1.43% | 11.27% | 8.86% | 740.12% | -43.25% | 36.95% | -15.76% | 12.79% | 30.55% | 6.82% | 1,500.00% |
| 2020 | 2.86% | -3.47% | -20.58% | 17.75% | 20.77% | -2.55% | -8.50% | -5.00% | -13.53% | 20.00% | 18.12% | 14.11% | 32.86% |
| 2019 | -1.27% | 28.39% | 31.11% | -20.34% | -9.57% | -11.76% | 14.67% | -18.49% | -2.00% | 1.53% | -10.39% | 12.00% | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 7.68% | -14.46% | 21.90% | -12.50% | 14.29% | -12.50% | 2.68% | -6.09% | -4.63% | -3.88% | -9.29% | -20.94% | -37.72% |
| 2017 | 12.10% | 0.72% | 5.71% | 41.89% | 37.14% | 2.78% | -19.59% | 12.61% | 8.21% | -10.34% | -2.31% | -10.24% | 83.87% |
| 2016 | 16.22% | -16.16% | 5.70% | 2.90% | -3.23% | 5.00% | 27.78% | -14.29% | -3.62% | -11.95% | 0.77% | 5.08% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 4.09% | -6.50% | 24.33% | -4.30% | -11.18% | -11.32% | -12.98% | 21.31% | -7.43% | 15.33% | -17.09% | -10.69% | -23.89% |
| 2014 | 25.87% | 6.11% | -7.85% | -9.09% | 7.25% | 10.72% | 21.05% | -17.30% | -4.31% | -6.59% | 1.76% | -11.14% | 7.50% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LWLG is 11, meaning it’s performing worse than 89% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 94.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -95.76% | Dec 13, 2021 | 841 | Apr 21, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -93.68% | Mar 30, 2005 | 916 | Nov 20, 2008 | 3161 | Jun 15, 2021 | 4077 |
| -77.78% | Jul 21, 2004 | 89 | Mar 8, 2005 | 9 | Mar 28, 2005 | 98 |
| -58.07% | Jun 30, 2021 | 31 | Aug 12, 2021 | 75 | Nov 29, 2021 | 106 |
| -11.76% | Jul 19, 2004 | 1 | Jul 19, 2004 | 1 | Jul 20, 2004 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Lightwave Logic, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
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.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LWLG compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. LWLG currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LWLG relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, LWLG has a P/S ratio of 1,433.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LWLG in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, LWLG has a P/B value of 4.0. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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