Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) Return on Assets (ROA): -25.51%
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of -25.51% is 57% above its 5-year average of -58.88%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-91.16%–-24.87%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 39.60% above its 12-month average of -42.23%.
LWLG Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
LWLG Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
LWLG Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
LWLG Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
-25.51%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
-42.23%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
-48.43%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
-58.88%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
-81.20%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
-88.30%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
-157.48%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+39.60%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+47.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+56.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+68.58%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+71.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+83.80%
LWLG Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) | $1.43B | -25.51% | -42.23% | -48.43% | -58.88% |
| POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs › | $1.42B | -17.68% | -50.28% | -117.04% | -115.07% |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.37B | -57.62% | -42.88% | -34.27% | -26.35% |
| ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs › | $798.69M | 1.99% | 1.19% | 1.21% | 1.02% |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $722.15M | 4.91% | 16.43% | 14.34% | 13.57% |
| LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs › | $607.07M | -16.26% | -17.45% | -12.36% | -8.91% |
| One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs › | $421.57M | 12.87% | -13.64% | -11.29% | -6.78% |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $117.16M | -5.50% | -3.14% | -17.50% | -25.09% |
| AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs › | $3.19B | -3.17% | -4.17% | -2.26% | -0.60% |
| Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs › | $3.21B | -5.21% | -3.84% | -1.39% | 0.95% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
-25.5%
ROE
-26.9%
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -25.51%.
- Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of -25.51% is 57% above its 5-year average of -58.88%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-91.16%–-24.87%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -42.23%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -48.43%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -58.88%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -81.20%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -88.30%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for LWLG stock is -157.48%.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -24.87% |
| 2024-12-31 | -59.60% |
| 2023-12-31 | -50.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | -58.88% |
| 2021-12-31 | -68.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | -91.16% |
| 2019-12-31 | -98.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | -109.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | -98.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | -138.27% |
| 2015-12-31 | -94.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | -103.05% |
| 2013-12-31 | -120.57% |
| 2012-12-31 | -119.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | -377.96% |
| 2010-12-31 | -252.32% |
| 2009-12-31 | -309.77% |
| 2008-12-31 | -1158.84% |
| 2007-12-31 | -484.75% |
| 2006-12-31 | -309.20% |
| 2005-12-31 | -179.52% |
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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