Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) EBITDA Margin: -7686.17%
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of -7686.17% is 70% above its 2-year average of -26006.45%, near the high end of its 2-year range (-48723.65%–-7686.17%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 47.53% above its 12-month average of -14647.85%.
LWLG EBITDA Margin Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
LWLG Average EBITDA Margin Chart
LWLG Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
LWLG EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
-7686.17%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
-14647.85%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
-26006.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
-26006.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
-26006.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
-72556.78%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+47.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+70.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+70.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+70.45%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+89.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
LWLG Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) | $1.43B | -7686.17% | -14647.85% | -26006.45% | -26006.45% |
| POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs › | $1.42B | -5535.88% | -68634.35% | -36188.79% | -25320.82% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.37B | -182.20% | -126.45% | -109.21% | -90.17% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $798.69M | 26.07% | 19.47% | 27.63% | 26.29% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $722.15M | 18.08% | 19.69% | 16.70% | 16.04% |
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs › | $607.07M | -13.21% | -11.27% | -5.28% | 0.05% |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $421.57M | -6.49% | -13.68% | -7.04% | -2.87% |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $117.16M | -342.22% | -295.50% | -220.08% | -508.65% |
| AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs › | $3.19B | -12.66% | -6.50% | -0.81% | 4.53% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs › | $3.21B | -0.79% | 0.90% | 3.53% | 5.16% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
-566.7%
EBITDA Margin
-7686.2%
Operating Margin
-9288.7%
Net Margin
-9015.6%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Lightwave Logic, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Lightwave Logic, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The EBITDA margin for LWLG stock is -7686.17%.
- Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of -7686.17% is 70% above its 2-year average of -26006.45%, near the high end of its 2-year range (-48723.65%–-7686.17%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for LWLG stock is -14647.85%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for LWLG stock is -26006.45%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for LWLG stock is -26006.45%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for LWLG stock is -26006.45%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for LWLG stock is -72556.78%.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -7686.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | -21609.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | -48723.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | -169680.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | -115084.53% |
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About Lightwave Logic, Inc.
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. The company sells electro-optic (EO) polymer materials for integration into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms under the Perkinamine name. It is also involved in intellectual property licensing; and royalty activities. The company serves semiconductor foundries, silicon photonics device designers, and optical module manufacturers, as well as system integrators serving artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data center, and telecommunications markets. The company was formerly known as Third-order Nanotechnologies, Inc. and changed its name to Lightwave Logic, Inc. in March 2008. Lightwave Logic, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Yves LeMaitre