Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2014-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-67.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-125.3% / -57.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-16.8%
vs FY2024
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What the data says
Lightwave Logic, Inc. reports negative total equity of -67.4% in FY2025. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-67.4% in FY2025 with a 10-year CAGR of +41.3%.
Remained stable around -67.4% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- +41.3pp
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 16.8% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2014.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.01 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -67.4% | -16.8% |
| FY2024 | -57.7% | +14.6% |
| FY2023 | -67.6% | +37.8% |
| FY2015 | -108.7% | +13.3% |
| FY2014 | -125.3% | - |
| FY2013 | - | - |
| FY2012 | - | - |
| FY2011 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026