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LWLGLightwave Logic, Inc.

Interest Coverage Ratio: -9581.29x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of -9581.29x is 43% below its 5-year average of -6701.00x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-15313.73x–-5.33x).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Interest Coverage

LWLG Interest Coverage Ratio

-9581.29x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-991.79% 5Y
LWLG Interest Coverage Ratio

LWLG Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

LWLG Interest Coverage Ratio

LWLG Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

LWLG Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

-9581.29x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

-4871.60x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

-6701.00x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

N/A

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-96.68%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-42.98%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

LWLG Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)$1.29B-9581.29xN/A-4871.60x-6701.00x
C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs ›$1.32BN/AN/AN/AN/A
POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs ›$1.41B-235.09xN/AN/AN/A
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT)vs ›$1.01BN/A0.64x0.64x0.64x
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs ›$834.05M5.30x3.89x4.30x3.39x
BTQ Technologies Corp. Common Stock (BTQ)vs ›$778.19MN/AN/AN/AN/A
Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs ›$733.55MN/A1521.05x771.65x518.88x
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs ›$607.07M-10.57x6.32x6.11x17.93x
One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs ›$399.03M-1339.32x6.49x6.49x6.49x
Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM)vs ›$286.62M-821.51x0.16x0.16x0.16x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

-9581.3x

Debt/Equity

0.03

Current Ratio

32.69

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The interest coverage ratio for LWLG stock is -9581.29x.
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of -9581.29x is 43% below its 5-year average of -6701.00x, around the middle of its 5-year range (-15313.73x–-5.33x).
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for LWLG stock is -4871.60x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for LWLG stock is -6701.00x.

LWLG Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2014-12-31-9581.29x
2012-12-31-161.90x
2011-09-30-6369.46x
2011-06-30-5.33x
2011-03-31-14470.47x
2010-12-31-6736.28x
2010-09-30-5319.89x
2010-06-30-4682.28x
2010-03-31-15313.73x
2009-12-31-4369.39x
2009-09-30-1912.58x
2009-06-30-1152.42x
2009-03-31-1828.46x
2008-12-31-995.74x
2008-09-30-1442.67x
2008-06-30-2162.49x
2008-03-31-1203.80x
2007-12-31-1282.66x
2007-09-30-540.21x
2007-06-30-877.58x

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.

Englewood, CO
34 employees
Technology / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Technology
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Yves LeMaitre