Lightwave Logic, Inc.
LWLGBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the basic materials sector, Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on Specialty Chemicals services and products. Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of electro-optic polymer materials for data communications and other photonic application in the United States and internationally. With a market capitalization of $959.9M, it sits in small-cap territory. The company sells electro-optic (EO) polymer materials for integration into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms under the Perkinamine name.
Market Cap
$959.9M
Beta
2.42
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$-0.16
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
-38.8%
ROA
-23.6%
Cash
$75.1M
Total Debt
$2.6M
Free CF
-$8.2M
52W Change
248.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
With $75.1M in cash and $2.6M in debt, LWLG maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$8.2M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -38.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity.
Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing LWLG's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.