Lightwave Logic (LWLG) Competitors

Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) and Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) are both small-cap rubber and plastic products companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and dividends.

Does the media refer more to LWLG or SWIM?

In the previous week, Latham Group had 3 more articles in the media than Lightwave Logic. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Latham Group and 1 mentions for Lightwave Logic. Latham Group's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Lightwave Logic's score of -0.08 indicating that Latham Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lightwave Logic	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Latham Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Which has more volatility & risk, LWLG or SWIM?

Lightwave Logic has a beta of 2.43, indicating that its stock price is 143% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Latham Group has a beta of 1.72, indicating that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has better earnings & valuation, LWLG or SWIM?

Latham Group has higher revenue and earnings than Lightwave Logic. Latham Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lightwave Logic, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lightwave Logic	$100K	3,093.62	-$22.53M	-$0.18	-13.28
Latham Group	$508.52M	1.88	-$17.86M	-$0.12	-68.50

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of LWLG or SWIM?

27.0% of Lightwave Logic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Latham Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.2% of Lightwave Logic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.9% of Latham Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Do analysts prefer LWLG or SWIM?

Latham Group has a consensus price target of $7.95, suggesting a potential downside of 3.28%. Given Latham Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Latham Group is more favorable than Lightwave Logic.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lightwave Logic	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Latham Group	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Is LWLG or SWIM more profitable?

Latham Group has a net margin of -2.54% compared to Lightwave Logic's net margin of -22,321.05%. Latham Group's return on equity of -3.35% beat Lightwave Logic's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lightwave Logic	-22,321.05%	-66.64%	-59.26%
Latham Group	-2.54%	-3.35%	-1.61%

Summary

Latham Group beats Lightwave Logic on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.