LXRX (Lexicon Pharmaceuticals) Total Operating Expense: $93.52 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LXRX Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc LXRX
57 GF Score
Price $2.27
GF Value $8.37
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Total Operating Expense?

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals LXRX -4.02% 57 Total Operating Expense is $93.52 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LXRX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.99 Mil. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $93.52 Mil.

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Total Operating Expense Chart

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $93.52 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $93.52 Mil mean?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) has a Total Operating Expense of $93.52 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lexicon Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Total Operating Expense too high?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' current Total Operating Expense is $93.52 Mil. Overall, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Total Operating Expense compare to CGEM and WVE?
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' Total Operating Expense of $93.52 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 Total Operating Expense for a Biotechnology company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Lexicon Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals's current Total Operating Expense is $93.52 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.37, compared to a current price of $2.27 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $93.52 Mil. Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX), the current Total Operating Expense is $93.52 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 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals (LXRX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.27 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.37. GuruFocus considers Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LXRX:

  • Total Operating Expense: $93.52 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.37 vs. price of $2.27 (72.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LXRX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 2445 Technology Forest Boulevard, 11th Floor, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77381
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of human diseases. Some of its drug candidates are LX9211, an orally-delivered small molecule drug candidate, and LX9851, an orally-delivered small molecule drug candidate, as a treatment for obesity and associated cardiometabolic.
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