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Lightwave LogicLWLG +8.86%32 EV-to-EBITDA is -60.62 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates LWLG with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,328 Chemicals companies, Lightwave Logic ranks worse than 75301.13% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lightwave Logic's enterprise value is $1,195.52 Mil.
Lightwave Logic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19.72 Mil. Therefore, Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -60.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LWLG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.69 Med: -51.62 Max: -21.16
Current: -60.62
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lightwave Logic was -21.16. The lowest was -119.69. And the median was -51.62.
LWLG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1328
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.44
vs LWLG: -60.62
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lightwave Logic's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lightwave Logic's share price for today is $8.23.
Lightwave Logic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.160.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lightwave Logic EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lightwave Logic's current Enterprise Value is $1,195.52 Mil.
Lightwave Logic's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-19.72 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lightwave Logic (LWLG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -60.62 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lightwave Logic. According to the industry distribution chart, Lightwave Logic ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lightwave Logic's current EV-to-EBITDA is -60.62. Based on the distribution chart, Lightwave Logic ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lightwave Logic has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightwave Logic's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KOP and KRO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lightwave Logic ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lightwave Logic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.44, based on 1,328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lightwave Logic. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lightwave Logic's current EV-to-EBITDA is -60.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lightwave Logic stock overvalued right now?
Lightwave Logic (LWLG) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -60.62. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -60.62. Lightwave Logic's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lightwave Logic (LWLG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -60.62 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Lightwave Logic Inc is a specialty materials and intellectual property company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary electro-optic (EO) polymer materials designed to enable high-speed optical modulators for data communications and other photonic applications. Its Perkinamine family of EO polymers is designed for integration into silicon photonics (SiPh) and other photonic integrated circuit (PIC) platforms, supporting high-speed optical modulation with lower drive voltage requirements compared with some conventional silicon-based and III-V compound semiconductor approaches. The company operates as a single reportable segment.
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