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Lightwave Logic Inc (LWLG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: LWLG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.51% | Avg. Invested days 20 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 151.30M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 2.29 | 52 Weeks Range 0.79 - 4.23 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.79 - 4.23 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.18 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -21440.02% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -35.91% | Return on Equity (TTM) -62.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 131482195 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1717.26 |
Enterprise Value 131482195 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1717.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1492.34 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -23.12 | Shares Outstanding 125041000 | Shares Floating 123794497 |
Shares Outstanding 125041000 | Shares Floating 123794497 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.95 | Percent Institutions 26.1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lightwave Logic Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Lightwave Logic, Inc. was founded in 1997 and focuses on developing and commercializing photonic devices made from its proprietary electro-optic polymers. The company aims to revolutionize optical communications by enabling faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient components.
Core Business Areas
- Polymer Development: Develops and synthesizes high-performance electro-optic polymers for use in photonic devices.
- Device Fabrication: Designs and fabricates photonic devices, including modulators and other optical components, using its proprietary polymers.
- Commercialization: Seeks to commercialize its technology through partnerships, licensing, and direct sales of components.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of Michael Lebby (CEO), Dr. Frederick Goetz (CTO) , and James Marcelli (CFO). The company operates with a relatively lean organizational structure focused on research, development, and commercialization.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Polymer Modulators: High-speed optical modulators based on proprietary electro-optic polymers. These modulators aim to provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium niobate modulators. Market share is currently low as products are still in pre-production and demonstration phase. Competitors include Lumentum (LITE) and Coherent (COHR), which are the big players using Lithium Niobate.
- Polymer-Based Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs): Development of PICs for various applications, including data centers and telecommunications. Market Share is Low, with little to no revenues or users. Competitors include Broadcom (AVGO) and Intel (INTC) with silicon photonics.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The optical communications industry is driven by increasing bandwidth demands from data centers, telecommunications networks, and other applications. There's a growing need for faster, more efficient optical components.
Positioning
Lightwave Logic aims to disrupt the market with its polymer-based technology, which promises higher performance and lower power consumption compared to existing solutions. They are a challenger seeking to displace established technologies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global optical transceiver market is expected to reach tens of billions of dollars. Lightwave Logic is positioned to capture a portion of this market by offering superior performance characteristics, but currently has a minimal market share.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Proprietary electro-optic polymer technology
- Potential for higher performance than existing solutions
- Experienced management team
- Patents surrounding the polymer technology
Weaknesses
- Limited commercial traction
- Dependence on partnerships and licensing
- Small company size
- Low revenue and profitability
Opportunities
- Growing demand for high-bandwidth optical communications
- Potential for partnerships with major industry players
- Expansion into new applications
- Increasing adoption of silicon photonics
Threats
- Competition from established players
- Technological advancements by competitors
- Market adoption risks
- Economic downturns impacting capital spending in optical communication
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Lumentum (LITE)
- Coherent (COHR)
- Broadcom (AVGO)
- Intel (INTC)
Competitive Landscape
Lightwave Logic is a relatively small player competing against much larger, established companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary polymer technology, but it faces challenges in commercializing its products and securing market share.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been negligible as the company is in a pre-revenue stage.
Future Projections: Future growth is highly dependent on successful commercialization of its technology and securing major partnerships. Analyst estimates vary widely depending on the assumptions about technology adoption.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include continued development of its polymer modulators, engaging with potential customers, and working towards partnerships.
Summary
Lightwave Logic is a development-stage company with promising polymer technology for optical communication. The lack of revenue and a small market share coupled with competition from established industry giants makes them a risky speculative stock. Successful partnerships and commercialization are critical for the company's success. Their competitive advantage lies in their polymer tech, but they must overcome challenges in scaling production and gaining market traction.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Lightwave Logic Inc. SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own due diligence.
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About Lightwave Logic Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Englewood, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-01-16 | CEO & Employee Director Mr. Yves LeMaitre | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 31 | Website https://lightwavelogic.com |
Full time employees 31 | Website https://lightwavelogic.com | ||
Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on the development of photonic devices and electro-optical polymer materials systems for fiber-optic data communications, telecommunications, and optical computing markets in the United States. The company is involved in the designing and synthesizing of organic chromophores for use in its electro-optic polymer systems and photonic device designs. It offers electro-optic modulators, which convert data from electric signals to optical signals for transmission over fiber-optic cables; and polymer photonic integrated circuits, a photonic device, which integrates various photonic circuits on a single chip. It focuses on selling its products to electro-optic device manufacturers, contract manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, foundries, packaging and assembly manufacturers, etc.; and semiconductor companies, optical network companies, Web 2.0/3.0 media companies, computing companies, telecommunications companies, aerospace companies, automotive companies, and government agencies and defense entities. 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.
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