LGND Ligand Pharmaceuticals PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Ligand Pharmaceuticals stock's PE ratio is 43.42. This results from the current EPS of $2.64 and stock price of $114.64. The P/E ratio has an increase of 59% from the past four quarters average of 27.4.
LGND PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Ligand Pharmaceuticals has averaged 87.62 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 43.42 is 50% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, LGND's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2020 quarter at 794.33, when the stock price was $95.32 and the EPS was $0.12. The lowest value was in the Dec 2019 quarter, when it reached 3.15 with a price of $104.29 and an EPS of $33.13.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -91.22% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.65 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 44.9 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 3.15 | -84.28% |
| 2018 | 20.04 | -91.22% |
| 2017 | 228.22 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 9.34 | -89.64% |
| 2014 | 90.19 | -3.98% |
LGND average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LGND is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
LGND PE vs peers
LGND's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks LLY and BAX, but it is greater than JNJ's and MRK's. Ligand Pharmaceuticals is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (43.42) than its peer group average of 39.03.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MRK Merck & Co Inc | 20.47 | $248.03B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 23.96 | $347.83B |
| AMGN Amgen Inc | 33.38 | $141.58B |
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 34.68 | $149.38B |
| LGND Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc | 43.42 | $2.17B |
| LLY ELI LILLY & Co | 82.64 | $728.85B |
| BAX Baxter International Inc | 140.48 | $15.06B |
| BMY Bristol Myers Squibb Co | N/A | $116.28B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LGND stock is 43.42 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LGND stock is 43.88.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LGND stock is 95.34.
What is the highest PE ratio for LGND?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 794.33 and it was in the Sep 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LGND compare to its historical average?
LGND's price to earnings ratio is currently 50% below its 10-year historical average.
How is LGND's PE ratio calculated (Ligand Pharmaceuticals PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Ligand Pharmaceuticals's stock price is $114.64. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.64. Therefore, Ligand Pharmaceuticals's P/E ratio for today is 43.42. PE RATIO(43.42) = STOCK PRICE($114.64) / TTM EPS($2.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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