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Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) Return on Equity (ROE): -26.95%

Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -26.95% is 60% above its 5-year average of -67.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-116.28%–-26.95%).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 43.04% above its 12-month average of -47.31%.

LWLG Return on Equity (ROE)

LWLG Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

-27.21%

Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.

+71.88% 10Y
LWLG Return on Equity (ROE)

LWLG Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

LWLG Return on Equity (ROE)

LWLG Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

LWLG Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

-26.95%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

-47.31%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

-53.73%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

-67.52%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

-92.30%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

-98.12%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

-167.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+43.04%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+49.84%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+60.08%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+70.80%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+72.53%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+83.90%

LWLG Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)$1.43B-26.95%-47.31%-53.73%-67.52%
POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs ›$1.42B-18.20%-154.15%-225.77%-215.86%
C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs ›$1.37B-71.95%-53.20%-41.84%-32.00%
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (GTM)vs ›$798.69M8.60%4.98%4.45%3.64%
Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs ›$722.15M17.25%31.94%26.64%24.87%
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH)vs ›$607.07M-20.78%-60.79%-36.19%-25.29%
One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS)vs ›$421.57M14.53%-19.56%-15.28%-9.26%
Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs ›$117.16M-8.22%-15.47%426.00%415.19%
AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs ›$3.19B-5.12%-6.91%-3.86%-1.15%
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs ›$3.21B-7.59%-5.46%-1.54%2.68%

Return Analysis

ROE

-26.9%

ROA

-25.5%

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition

ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity

Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -26.95%.
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -26.95% is 60% above its 5-year average of -67.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-116.28%–-26.95%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -47.31%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -53.73%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -67.52%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -92.30%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -98.12%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for LWLG stock is -167.40%.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-31-27.21%
2024-12-31-67.42%
2023-12-31-57.74%
2022-12-31-62.54%
2021-12-31-73.92%
2020-12-31-116.28%
2019-12-31-137.07%
2018-12-31-117.65%
2017-12-31-114.60%
2016-12-31-144.05%
2015-12-31-96.77%
2014-12-31-108.68%
2013-12-31-125.29%
2012-12-31-124.46%
2011-12-31-509.89%
2010-12-31-273.91%
2009-12-31-364.38%
2008-12-31-2101.60%
2007-12-31-646.60%
2006-12-31-451.75%
2005-12-31-206.97%

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
33 employees
Technology / Chemicals - Specialty
Sector
Technology
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
CEO
Yves LeMaitre