LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LGND • US53220K5048

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This LGND fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LGND Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LGND had positive earnings in the past year.
  • LGND had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LGND reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • LGND had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LGND Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLGND Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.97%, LGND belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LGND's Return On Equity of 12.23% is amongst the best of the industry. LGND outperforms 86.39% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of LGND (2.45%) is better than 80.10% of its industry peers.
  • LGND had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.82%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.82%) for LGND is below the current ROIC(2.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.97%
ROE 12.23%
ROIC 2.45%
ROA(3y)4.72%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)6.4%
ROE(5y)4.11%
ROIC(3y)1.82%
ROIC(5y)2.16%
LGND Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLGND Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LGND (46.42%) is better than 96.34% of its industry peers.
  • LGND has a better Operating Margin (17.61%) than 86.39% of its industry peers.
  • LGND's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • LGND's Gross Margin of 94.57% is amongst the best of the industry. LGND outperforms 96.34% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LGND has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.61%
PM (TTM) 46.42%
GM 94.57%
OM growth 3Y125.81%
OM growth 5Y30.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.97%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
LGND Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLGND Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100 200 300 400 500

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2. LGND Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LGND is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LGND has more shares outstanding
  • LGND has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LGND is higher compared to a year ago.
LGND Yearly Shares OutstandingLGND Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
LGND Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLGND Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • LGND has an Altman-Z score of 6.38. This indicates that LGND is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.38, LGND is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.53% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LGND is 9.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take LGND, 9.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • LGND's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LGND outperforms 79.06% of its industry peers.
  • LGND has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, LGND is doing worse than 65.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 9.12
Altman-Z 6.38
ROIC/WACC0.26
WACC9.46%
LGND Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLGND Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • LGND has a Current Ratio of 22.23. This indicates that LGND is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 22.23, LGND belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LGND has a Quick Ratio of 21.98. This indicates that LGND is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LGND's Quick ratio of 21.98 is amongst the best of the industry. LGND outperforms 93.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 22.23
Quick Ratio 21.98
LGND Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLGND Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. LGND Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.81% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 60.40% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • LGND shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.81%
EPS 3Y23.39%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%59.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y7.54%
Sales Q2Q%39.37%

3.2 Future

  • LGND is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.98% yearly.
  • LGND is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.24%
EPS Next 2Y21.59%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%
EPS Next 5Y12.98%
Revenue Next Year9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y14.58%
Revenue Next 3Y13.85%
Revenue Next 5Y13.58%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LGND Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLGND Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M
LGND Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLGND Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15

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4. LGND Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.14, LGND can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LGND indicates a rather cheap valuation: LGND is cheaper than 80.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LGND to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say LGND is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LGND.
  • 76.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LGND, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, LGND is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.14
Fwd PE 23.6
LGND Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLGND Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 76.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LGND, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • LGND's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LGND is cheaper than 75.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 92.24
EV/EBITDA 44.93
LGND Per share dataLGND EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LGND's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • LGND has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LGND's earnings are expected to grow with 24.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y21.59%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%

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5. LGND Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for LGND!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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LGND Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS

NASDAQ:LGND (4/30/2026, 2:43:17 PM)

226.25

+1.39 (+0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Industry Strength65.84
Industry Growth15.53
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners105.43%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.83%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap4.51B
Revenue(TTM)268.09M
Net Income(TTM)124.45M
Analysts86.67
Price Target250 (10.5%)
Short Float %7.23%
Short Ratio6.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.08%
Min EPS beat(2)26.84%
Max EPS beat(2)57.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.53%
Min EPS beat(4)7.61%
Max EPS beat(4)57.31%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)27.71%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)54.84%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)61.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)25.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)44.89%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)17.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)44.89%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)17.07%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.78%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)16.03%
PT rev (1m)0.68%
PT rev (3m)0.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)12.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.14
Fwd PE 23.6
P/S 16.83
P/FCF 92.24
P/OCF 91.4
P/B 4.44
P/tB 9.14
EV/EBITDA 44.93
EPS(TTM)8.04
EY3.55%
EPS(NY)9.59
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY1.08%
OCF(TTM)2.48
OCFY1.09%
SpS13.44
BVpS51.01
TBVpS24.74
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)2.33
Graham Number96.0644 (-57.54%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.97%
ROE 12.23%
ROCE 3.1%
ROIC 2.45%
ROICexc 4.72%
ROICexgc 14.03%
OM 17.61%
PM (TTM) 46.42%
GM 94.57%
FCFM 18.24%
ROA(3y)4.72%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)6.4%
ROE(5y)4.11%
ROIC(3y)1.82%
ROIC(5y)2.16%
ROICexc(3y)3.31%
ROICexc(5y)3.45%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)2.31%
ROCE(5y)2.73%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y108.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y42.36%
OM growth 3Y125.81%
OM growth 5Y30.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.97%
GM growth 5Y2.47%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 9.12
Debt/EBITDA 5.51
Cap/Depr 1.34%
Cap/Sales 0.17%
Interest Coverage 147.04
Cash Conversion 60.96%
Profit Quality 39.3%
Current Ratio 22.23
Quick Ratio 21.98
Altman-Z 6.38
F-Score5
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.26
Cap/Depr(3y)60.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.81%
EPS 3Y23.39%
EPS 5Y12.06%
EPS Q2Q%59.06%
EPS Next Y19.24%
EPS Next 2Y21.59%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%
EPS Next 5Y12.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.97%
Revenue growth 5Y7.54%
Sales Q2Q%39.37%
Revenue Next Year9.95%
Revenue Next 2Y14.58%
Revenue Next 3Y13.85%
Revenue Next 5Y13.58%
EBIT growth 1Y108.55%
EBIT growth 3Y150.57%
EBIT growth 5Y40.24%
EBIT Next Year212.26%
EBIT Next 3Y59.73%
EBIT Next 5Y45.87%
FCF growth 1Y-48.64%
FCF growth 3Y-25.86%
FCF growth 5Y-0.48%
OCF growth 1Y-49.14%
OCF growth 3Y-29%
OCF growth 5Y-2%

LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS / LGND Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LGND.


What is the valuation status for LGND stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS?

LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for LGND stock?

The financial health rating of LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) is 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS (LGND) is expected to grow by 19.24% in the next year.