LWLG (Lightwave Logic) Research & Development: $11.87 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Lightwave Logic Research & Development?

Lightwave Logic LWLG -1.89% 28 Research & Development is $11.87 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LWLG with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Lightwave Logic's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.49 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.87 Mil.

Lightwave Logic  (NAS:LWLG) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Lightwave Logic Research & Development Historical Data

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Lightwave Logic Research & Development Chart

Lightwave Logic Annual Data
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Lightwave Logic Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $11.87 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $11.87 Mil mean?
Lightwave Logic (LWLG) has a Research & Development of $11.87 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lightwave Logic and its competitors.
Is Lightwave Logic's Research & Development too high?
Lightwave Logic's current Research & Development is $11.87 Mil. Overall, Lightwave Logic has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lightwave Logic's Research & Development compare to SCL and ECVT?
Lightwave Logic's Research & Development of $11.87 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Lightwave Logic and its competitors. Lightwave Logic's current Research & Development is $11.87 Mil. 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 Research & Development of $11.87 Mil. The current Research & Development is $11.87 Mil. Lightwave Logic's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lightwave Logic (LWLG), the current Research & Development is $11.87 Mil as of Mar. 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 Business Description

Address 369 Inverness Parkway, Suite 350, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
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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