Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): -26.04%
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -26.04% is 58% above its 5-year average of -61.82%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-99.99%–-26.04%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 42.03% above its 12-month average of -44.92%.
LWLG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
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LWLG Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LWLG Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
LWLG Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
-26.04%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
-44.92%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
-51.28%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
-61.82%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
-84.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
-79.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
-70.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+42.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+49.22%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+57.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+69.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+67.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+63.28%
LWLG Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) | $1.43B | -26.04% | -44.92% | -51.28% | -61.82% |
| POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs › | $1.42B | -17.74% | -62.69% | -166.47% | -151.85% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.37B | -68.71% | -52.41% | -42.17% | -32.24% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $798.69M | 2.48% | 2.02% | 1.51% | 1.59% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $722.15M | 9.42% | 18.99% | 18.00% | 18.24% |
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs › | $607.07M | -17.90% | -18.38% | -12.47% | -8.50% |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $421.57M | -7.12% | -25.77% | -18.22% | -11.64% |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $117.16M | -10.96% | -16.89% | -54.12% | 158.95% |
| AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs › | $3.19B | -5.41% | -5.07% | -3.35% | -1.39% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs › | $3.21B | -4.73% | -2.80% | 0.50% | 3.01% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
-26.0%
ROE
-26.9%
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -26.04%.
- Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of -26.04% is 58% above its 5-year average of -61.82%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-99.99%–-26.04%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -44.92%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -51.28%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -61.82%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -84.44%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -79.78%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for LWLG stock is -70.91%.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -26.04% |
| 2024-12-31 | -63.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | -53.95% |
| 2022-12-31 | -61.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | -65.82% |
| 2020-12-31 | -99.99% |
| 2019-12-31 | -105.61% |
| 2018-12-31 | -114.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | -106.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | -135.16% |
| 2015-12-31 | -96.78% |
| 2014-12-31 | -108.26% |
| 2013-12-31 | -118.50% |
| 2012-12-31 | -120.88% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | -2054.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | -646.60% |
| 2006-12-31 | -395.99% |
| 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