Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$6.09 Billion USD  · Rank #3145

Market Cap & Net Worth: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) has a market capitalization of $6.09 Billion ($6.09 Billion) as of September 16, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #3145 globally and #1109 in its home market, demonstrating a -2.19% decrease in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's stock price $280.65 by its total outstanding shares 21700000 (21.70 Million). Also see Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated asset portfolio for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $1.47 Billion to $6.09 Billion (15.50% CAGR). Also see LGND operating cash flow for how efficiently the company converts equity into cash flow.

Index Memberships

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a constituent of 4 market indices:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
NASDAQ Health Care
IXHC
$2.66 Trillion 0.23% #75 of 976
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
$41.74 Trillion 0.01% #350 of 3165
NASDAQ Biotechnology
NBI
$1.88 Trillion 0.32% #52 of 263
S&P Small-Cap 600 Index
SML
$1.61 Trillion 0.17% #45 of 602

Weight: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance. Check Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

15.30x

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's market cap is 15.30 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 3887.03x Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

32.97x

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's market cap is 32.97 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 1.67x Higher than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2016 $1.38 Billion $108.97 Million -$1.64 Million 12.62x N/A
2017 $1.85 Billion $141.10 Million $12.56 Million 13.14x 147.63x
2018 $1.84 Billion $251.45 Million $143.32 Million 7.31x 12.82x
2019 $1.41 Billion $120.28 Million $629.30 Million 11.74x 2.24x
2020 $1.35 Billion $163.56 Million -$2.98 Million 8.23x N/A
2021 $2.09 Billion $241.54 Million $57.14 Million 8.66x 36.59x
2022 $1.45 Billion $196.25 Million -$33.36 Million 7.39x N/A
2023 $1.55 Billion $131.31 Million $52.15 Million 11.80x 29.72x
2024 $2.33 Billion $167.13 Million -$4.03 Million 13.91x N/A
2025 $4.10 Billion $268.09 Million $124.45 Million 15.30x 32.97x

Competitor Companies of LGND by Market Capitalization

Companies near Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in the global market cap rankings as of September 16, 2026. Review Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated tangible equity quality to assess the quality of the company's equity after excluding intangible assets.

Key companies related to Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated by market ranking:

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:VRTX): Ranked #186 globally with a market cap of $130.44 Billion USD.
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN): Ranked #353 globally with a market cap of $78.29 Billion USD.
  • CSL Ltd (AU:CSL): Ranked #457 globally with a market cap of $59.82 Billion USD ( AU$84.54 Billion AUD).
  • Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA): Ranked #506 globally with a market cap of $54.14 Billion USD.
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#186 Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc NASDAQ:VRTX $130.44 Billion $514.63
#353 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc NASDAQ:REGN $78.29 Billion $774.11
#457 CSL Ltd AU:CSL $59.82 Billion AU$174.26
#506 Moderna Inc NASDAQ:MRNA $54.14 Billion $143.77

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated's market cap moved from $1.47 Billion to $ 6.09 Billion, with a yearly change of 15.50%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $6.09 Billion +48.44%
2025 $4.10 Billion +76.45%
2024 $2.33 Billion +50.03%
2023 $1.55 Billion +6.92%
2022 $1.45 Billion -30.67%
2021 $2.09 Billion +55.31%
2020 $1.35 Billion -4.64%
2019 $1.41 Billion -23.15%
2018 $1.84 Billion -0.90%
2017 $1.85 Billion +34.76%
2016 $1.38 Billion -6.28%
2015 $1.47 Billion --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Sep 16th, 2026 the market cap of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $6.09 Billion USD
MoneyControl $6.09 Billion USD
MarketWatch $6.09 Billion USD
marketcap.company $6.09 Billion USD
Reuters $6.09 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

NASDAQ:LGND USA Biotechnology
Market Cap
$6.09 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#3145 Global
#1109 in USA
Share Price
$280.65
Change (1 day)
-1.34%
52-Week Range
$165.41 - $322.61
All Time High
$322.61
About

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, develops and licenses biopharmaceutical assets worldwide. It offers Pradefovir, Posaconazole, Voriconazole, CAPVAXIVE, NOXAFIL, MenFive, and ZELSUVMI for infectious disease; EVOMELA and KYPROLIS for multiple myeloma; FILSPARI for the treatment of immunoglobulin a nephropathy; PNEUMOSIL, a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to help figh… Read more