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During the past 12 months, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 50.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 54.90% per year. The lowest was -24.70% per year. And the median was 18.30% per year.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:LGDN vs CGON, DFTX, XENE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals PE Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ligand Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio falls into.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8.00
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €8.00 mean?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €8.00 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ligand Pharmaceuticals ranks #532 out of 1162 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 45.8%.
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €8.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ligand Pharmaceuticals ranks #532 out of 1162 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ligand Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CGON and DFTX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ligand Pharmaceuticals ranks #532 out of 1162 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Ligand Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Biotechnology company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Biotechnology companies is 16.20, based on 1,162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €154.12, compared to a current price of €236.00 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €8.00. Ligand Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €8.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €236.00 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €154.12.
GuruFocus considers Ligand Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LGDN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €8.00
GF Value™: €154.12 vs. price of €236.00 (53.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LGDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and acquiring technologies that aid in creating medicine. The company has partnerships and license agreements with various pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Ligand's business model is based on drug discovery, early-stage drug development, product reformulation, and partnerships. The company's revenue consists of three primary elements: royalties from commercialized products, license and milestone payments, and sale of its trademarked Captisol material.
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