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Lightwave Logic (Lightwave Logic) EV-to-FCF : -26.90 (As of May. 02, 2024)


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What is Lightwave Logic EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lightwave Logic's Enterprise Value is $425.96 Mil. Lightwave Logic's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-15.84 Mil. Therefore, Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF for today is -26.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LWLG' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -318.7   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -26.9

LWLG's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 826 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 19.66 vs LWLG: -26.90

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2024-05-02), Lightwave Logic's stock price is $3.915. Lightwave Logic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was $-0.180. Therefore, Lightwave Logic's PE Ratio for today is At Loss.


Lightwave Logic EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF 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.

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Lightwave Logic EV-to-FCF Chart

Lightwave Logic Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.79 -17.43 -142.05 -38.25 -35.35

Lightwave Logic Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -38.25 -42.50 -53.63 -32.78 -35.35

Competitive Comparison of Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Lightwave Logic EV-to-FCF Calculation

Lightwave Logic's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=425.957/-15.836
=-26.90

Lightwave Logic's current Enterprise Value is $425.96 Mil.
Lightwave Logic's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-15.84 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  (NAS:LWLG) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

Lightwave Logic's PE Ratio for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.915/-0.180
=At Loss

Lightwave Logic's share price for today is $3.915.
Lightwave Logic's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.180.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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Lightwave Logic (Lightwave Logic) Business Description

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Address
369 Inverness Parkway, Suite 350, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Lightwave Logic Inc is a United States-based development stage company moving toward commercialization of next-generation electro-optic photonic devices made on its P2IC technology platform which uses in-house proprietary high-activity and high-stability organic polymers. Electro-optical devices convert data from electric signals into optical signals for multiple applications. It designs and synthesizes organic chromophores for use in its own proprietary electro-optic polymer systems and photonic device designs.
Executives
Frederick J Leonberger director C/O RF MICRO DEVICES, INC., 7628 THORNDIKE ROAD, GREENSBORO NC 27409
Ronald A Bucchi director C/O FIRST CONNECTICUT BANCORP, INC., ONE FARM GLEN BOULEVARD, FARMINGTON CT 06032
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Craig Ciesla director 369 INVERNESS PARKWAY, SUITE 350, ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Thomas Edward Zelibor director 1831 LEFTHAND CIRCLE, SUITE C, LONGMONT CO 80501
George Lauro director 110 KENSINGTON DRIVE, SARATOGA CA 02021
Louis Charles Glasgow officer: Chief Technology Officer 1693 YARDLEY DRIVE, WEST CHESTER PA 19380
Joseph A Miller director ONE RIVERFRONT PLZ, CORNING NY 14831
Goetz Frederick J Jr director, 10 percent owner, officer: President 121 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, SUITE 110, NEWARK DE 19713
Phillips W Smith director, officer: Chair of Board of Directors 7860 EAST MCCLAIN DRIVE, SUITE 2, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260-1627
Thomas P Smith director 7860 EAST MCCLAIN DRIVE SUITE E, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85260-1627
James S. Marcelli director, officer: Chief Executive Officer 1831 LEFTHAND CIRCLE, SUITE C, LONGMONT CO 80501
Ross W. Fasick director 121 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, SUITE 110, NEWARK DE 19713