LIGHTWAVE LOGIC INC (LWLG)
US5322751042 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LWLG. LWLG was compared to 126 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While LWLG has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. LWLG does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LWLG has reported negative net income.
LWLG had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LWLG always reported negative net income.
In the past 5 years LWLG always reported negative operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LWLG has a Return On Assets of -58.92%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LWLG underperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -65.55%, LWLG is doing worse than 83.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -58.92% | ||
| ROE | -65.55% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-59.22%
ROA(5y)-73.5%
ROE(3y)-64.74%
ROE(5y)-89.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LWLG's Gross Margin of 92.11% is amongst the best of the industry. LWLG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LWLG so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 92.11% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LWLG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LWLG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LWLG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LWLG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 34.54 indicates that LWLG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LWLG has a better Altman-Z score (34.54) than 96.80% of its industry peers.
LWLG has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 34.54 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 24.48 indicates that LWLG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 24.48, LWLG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.40% of the companies in the same industry.
LWLG has a Quick Ratio of 24.48. This indicates that LWLG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LWLG has a better Quick ratio (24.48) than 98.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 24.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 24.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LWLG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.13%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-9.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LWLG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LWLG!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
LIGHTWAVE LOGIC INC
NASDAQ:LWLG (12/18/2024, 4:02:28 PM)
After market: 1.93 0 (0%)1.93
-0.18 (-8.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
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Market Cap236.17M
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| PE | N/A | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -58.92% | ||
| ROE | -65.55% | ||
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| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 92.11% | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 24.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 24.48 | ||
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