Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) Research & Development: €28.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:LGDN Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc FRA:LGDN
76 GF Score
Price €254.00
GF Value €147.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Research & Development?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals FRA:LGDN +0.79% 76 Research & Development is €28.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:LGDN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €147.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.9 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.5 Mil.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals  (FRA:LGDN) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Historical Data

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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Chart

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €28.5 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €28.5 Mil mean?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) has a Research & Development of €28.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development too high?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' current Research & Development is €28.5 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to DFTX and CGON?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development of €28.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's current Research & Development is €28.5 Mil. 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 €147.69, compared to a current price of €254.00 — trading 72% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €28.5 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN), the current Research & Development is €28.5 Mil as of Mar. 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 €254.00 is trading 72% above its estimated GF Value™ of €147.69. GuruFocus considers Ligand Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:LGDN:

  • Research & Development: €28.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €147.69 vs. price of €254.00 (72% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

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Address 555 Heritage Drive, Suite 200, Jupiter, FL, USA, 33458
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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