How have LWLG and MP total returns compared?

Over the past 5 years, LWLG delivered 26.87% and MP delivered 9.83% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) vs MP Materials Corp. (MP)

A side-by-side comparison of Lightwave Logic, Inc. and MP Materials Corp. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of August 16, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

LWLG

Lightwave Logic, Inc.

$1.17B

$7.57Basic MaterialsAt close: Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

MP Materials Corp.

$10.46B

$58.74Basic MaterialsAt close: Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Total return — LWLG vs MP

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 6y

LWLG +834.6% (+45.1%/yr)MP +487.4% (+34.3%/yr)LWLG compounded faster over this window

LWLG MP

LWLG vs MP: by the numbers

•MP is the larger company ($10.46B vs $1.17B market cap).
•Both run net losses; MP's is the smaller (-19.85% vs -9015.57% net margin).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	LWLG	MP
P/S ratio	4611.23	34.28
P/B ratio	13.79	5.35
EV / EBITDA	N/A	810.06

Profitability

Metric	LWLG	MP
Gross margin	-793.18%	-25.67%
Operating margin	-8765.46%	-64.64%
Net margin	-9015.57%	-19.85%
ROE	-26.95%	-3.10%
ROIC	-26.04%	-2.79%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	LWLG	MP
Revenue CAGR (5Y)	N/A	7.14%
Total return CAGR (5Y)	2.11%	9.83%

Frequently asked

How have LWLG and MP total returns compared?: Over the past 5 years, LWLG delivered 26.87% and MP delivered 9.83% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified August 16, 2026.