Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:LGND

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Price: 114.895 USD 0.22%
Market Cap: 2.2B USD
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Operating Margin
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc

11.8%
Current
15%
Average
-7.8%
Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
11.8%
=
Operating Profit
18m
/
Revenue
152.4m

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country Company Market Cap Operating
Margin
US
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:LGND
2.1B USD
12%
FR
Pharnext SCA
OTC:PNEXF
6T USD
-17 527%
US
Abbvie Inc
NYSE:ABBV
310.2B USD
28%
US
Amgen Inc
NASDAQ:AMGN
142B USD
19%
US
Gilead Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:GILD
115B USD
38%
US
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:VRTX
101.6B USD
40%
US
Epizyme Inc
F:EPE
94.1B EUR
-370%
AU
CSL Ltd
ASX:CSL
134.4B AUD
26%
US
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:REGN
78.5B USD
30%
US
Seagen Inc
F:SGT
39.3B EUR
-33%
NL
argenx SE
XBRU:ARGX
36B EUR
-22%
Country US
Market Cap 2.1B USD
Operating Margin
12%
Country FR
Market Cap 6T USD
Operating Margin
-17 527%
Country US
Market Cap 310.2B USD
Operating Margin
28%
Country US
Market Cap 142B USD
Operating Margin
19%
Country US
Market Cap 115B USD
Operating Margin
38%
Country US
Market Cap 101.6B USD
Operating Margin
40%
Country US
Market Cap 94.1B EUR
Operating Margin
-370%
Country AU
Market Cap 134.4B AUD
Operating Margin
26%
Country US
Market Cap 78.5B USD
Operating Margin
30%
Country US
Market Cap 39.3B EUR
Operating Margin
-33%
Country NL
Market Cap 36B EUR
Operating Margin
-22%
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc
Glance View

Market Cap
2.2B USD
Industry
Biotechnology

In the bustling world of pharmaceuticals, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. carves a distinct niche for itself as a company that thrives not on direct consumer market engagements but through the engines of innovation and strategic collaboration. Founded in 1987, Ligand has developed a business model centered around drug discovery and development technologies, as well as licensing these advancements to major pharmaceutical partners. Rather than manufacturing products directly for the consumer, Ligand's prowess lies in its proprietary technology platforms, such as Captisol, and its ability to monetize its intellectual properties through alliances. This allows Ligand to fuel a diverse pipeline of partnered products without bearing the risks and costs typically associated with late-stage drug development and commercialization. The company's financial ecosystem is further enriched by royalties, milestone payments, and licensing fees derived from over a hundred medications it has helped bring to market through its partnerships. By providing the technological backbone for novel therapies used in treating cancer, osteoporosis, fungal infections, and more, Ligand benefits financially when its partners succeed in commercializing drugs. This symbiotic model not only maximizes research and development efficiencies for Ligand but also positions the company as a crucial player in the value chain of the pharmaceutical industry. Their approach effectively balances innovation with financial prudence, enabling Ligand to focus on expanding its platform capabilities while diversifying its revenue streams.

LGND Intrinsic Value
82.48 USD
Overvaluation 28%
Intrinsic Value
Price

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What is Operating Margin?

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
11.8%
=
Operating Profit
18m
/
Revenue
152.4m
What is the Operating Margin of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc?

Based on Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 11.8%.