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LWLGLightwave Logic, Inc.

Operating Margin: -23058.01%

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Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of -23058.01% is 142% below its 5-year average of -9521.39%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-32237.54%–0.00%).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 32.06% below its 12-month average of -17459.90%.

Gross Margin|Profit Margin|ROA|All Metrics
Operating Margin

LWLG Operating Margin

-23058.01%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

LWLG Operating Margin

LWLG Average Operating Margin Chart

LWLG Operating Margin

LWLG Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

LWLG Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

-23058.01%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

-17459.90%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

-15380.71%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

-9521.39%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

-1832.83%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

0.00%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

0.00%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-32.06%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-49.92%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-142.17%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-1158.06%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

LWLG Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)$1.29B-23058.01%-17459.90%-15380.71%-9521.39%
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Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

-566.7%

Operating Margin

-23058.0%

Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The operating margin for LWLG stock is -23058.01%.
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of -23058.01% is 142% below its 5-year average of -9521.39%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-32237.54%–0.00%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The TTM average operating margin for LWLG stock is -17459.90%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 3Y average operating margin for LWLG stock is -15380.71%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 5Y average operating margin for LWLG stock is -9521.39%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 10Y average operating margin for LWLG stock is -1832.83%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 15Y average operating margin for LWLG stock is 0.00%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 20Y average operating margin for LWLG stock is 0.00%.

LWLG Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-03-31-23058.01%
2025-12-31-3186.10%
2025-09-30-17757.48%
2025-06-30-21892.92%
2025-03-31-21404.99%
2024-12-31-24879.33%
2024-09-30-23115.30%
2024-06-30-32237.54%
2024-03-31-19235.53%
2023-12-31-13182.04%
2023-09-300.00%
2023-06-300.00%
2023-03-310.00%
2022-12-310.00%
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2022-03-310.00%
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2020-12-310.00%
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2018-06-300.00%
2018-03-31-8219.75%
2017-12-310.00%
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2017-03-31-114540.17%
2016-12-310.00%
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2016-03-31-735.16%
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2014-12-3149439.48%
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2014-03-31-39406.84%
2013-12-310.00%
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2010-12-3131997.31%
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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.

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