Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) Asset Turnover: 0.03 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:LGDN Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc FRA:LGDN
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Price €254.00
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What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Asset Turnover?

Ligand Pharmaceuticals FRA:LGDN +0.79% 76 Asset Turnover is 0.03 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.

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €44.7 Mil. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,329.0 Mil. Therefore, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.33%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.47%.


Ligand Pharmaceuticals  (FRA:LGDN) Asset Turnover Explanation

Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's annulized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROE %**(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-46.172/865.6915
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-46.172 / 178.96)*(178.96 / 1329.0275)*(1329.0275/ 865.6915)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-25.8 %*0.1347*1.5352
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-3.47 %*1.5352
=-5.33 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.

** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.

It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's annulized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

ROA %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=-46.172/1329.0275
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(-46.172 / 178.96)*(178.96 / 1329.0275)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=-25.8 %*0.1347
=-3.47 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

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Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.


Ligand Pharmaceuticals Asset Turnover Related Terms


Ligand Pharmaceuticals Asset Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover Chart

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Asset Turnover
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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:LGDN vs DFTX, CGON, XENE: Asset Turnover Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover falls into.


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Ligand Pharmaceuticals Asset Turnover Calculation

Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=228.946/( (899.394+1332.784)/ 2 )
=228.946/1116.089
=0.21

Ligand Pharmaceuticals's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Asset Turnover
=Revenue/Average Total Assets
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=44.74/( (1332.784+1325.271)/ 2 )
=44.74/1329.0275
=0.03

* 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 with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Asset Turnover →
What does a Asset Turnover of 0.03 mean?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN) has a Asset Turnover of 0.03 as of Mar. 2026. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Asset Turnover too high?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' current Asset Turnover is 0.03. 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' Asset Turnover compare to DFTX and CGON?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals' Asset Turnover of 0.03 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 Asset Turnover for a Biotechnology company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Ligand Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Ligand Pharmaceuticals's current Asset Turnover is 0.03. 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 Asset Turnover is 0.03. 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 Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ligand Pharmaceuticals (FRA:LGDN), the current Asset Turnover is 0.03 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:

  • Asset Turnover: 0.03
  • 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

Other Exchanges LGND:USA
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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