Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) Gross Margin: -566.69%
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s gross margin of -566.69% is 460% below its 5-year average of -101.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-793.18%–93.80%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 61.70% below its 12-month average of -350.45%.
LWLG Gross Margin Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
LWLG Average Gross Margin Chart
LWLG Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
LWLG Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
-566.69%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
-350.45%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
-151.78%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
-101.18%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
-55.19%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
0.00%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
0.00%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-61.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-273.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-460.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-926.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
LWLG Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) | $1.43B | -566.69% | -350.45% | -151.78% | -101.18% |
| POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs › | $1.42B | -31.10% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 93.67% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.37B | 30.92% | 45.77% | 54.17% | 61.19% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $798.69M | 84.21% | 84.20% | 84.21% | 82.66% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $722.15M | 71.09% | 72.53% | 70.67% | 70.31% |
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs › | $607.07M | 32.10% | 27.22% | 30.32% | 32.64% |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $421.57M | 53.44% | 30.32% | 29.57% | 30.28% |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $117.16M | 49.25% | -59.38% | -56.85% | -32.92% |
| AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs › | $3.19B | 21.34% | 18.36% | 22.80% | 26.25% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs › | $3.21B | 9.28% | 10.71% | 12.68% | 13.43% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
-566.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
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Lightwave Logic, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The gross margin for LWLG stock is -566.69%.
- Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s gross margin of -566.69% is 460% below its 5-year average of -101.18%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-793.18%–93.80%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The TTM average gross margin for LWLG stock is -350.45%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for LWLG stock is -151.78%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for LWLG stock is -101.18%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for LWLG stock is -55.19%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for LWLG stock is 0.00%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for LWLG stock is 0.00%.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -793.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | 92.27% |
| 2023-12-31 | 93.80% |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
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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