Critical Survey: Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) versus Standex International (NYSE:SXI)

Standex International (NYSE:SXI) and Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Standex International and Lightwave Logic”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Standex International	$891.60 million	3.31	$104.63 million	$9.40	25.92
Lightwave Logic	$240,000.00	2,177.65	-$20.31 million	($0.16)	-21.19

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

Volatility & Risk

Standex International has a beta of 1.07, suggesting that its share price is 7% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Lightwave Logic has a beta of 2.42, suggesting that its share price is 142% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Standex International and Lightwave Logic’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Standex International	12.54%	14.84%	7.14%
Lightwave Logic	-9,143.60%	-30.34%	-28.76%

Institutional & Insider Ownership

90.3% of Standex International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.0% of Lightwave Logic shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Standex International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.2% of Lightwave Logic shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Standex International and Lightwave Logic, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Standex International	0	3	3	0	2.50
Lightwave Logic	1	1	1	0	2.00

Standex International currently has a consensus price target of $304.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.79%. Lightwave Logic has a consensus price target of $10.00, suggesting a potential upside of 194.99%. Given Lightwave Logic’s higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Lightwave Logic is more favorable than Standex International.

Summary

Standex International beats Lightwave Logic on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Standex International

Standex International is a diversified industrial manufacturer serving customers in markets that include electronics, life sciences, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. Founded in 1955, the company has expanded through the development and acquisition of specialized businesses and serves customers around the world. Its Electronics businesses make components such as magnetic sensors, reed switches, and relays used in applications ranging from automotive and medical equipment to industrial controls.

About Lightwave Logic

Lightwave Logic, Inc. develops electro-optic polymer materials and photonic devices. Its technology is designed to convert electrical signals into optical signals and back, supporting the transmission of data through optical networks. The company’s work centers on polymer-based optical modulators, including materials marketed under the Perkinamine name. Lightwave Logic is developing these devices for potential use in telecommunications, data centers and other applications that require high-speed optical communications, including systems that combine polymer technology with silicon photonics.