Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (LGND)vsEli Lilly and Company (LLY)
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$237.00
+0.46%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $5.12B
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
$1,131.42
-1.21%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $1.01T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Eli Lilly and Company generates 26223% more annual revenue ($72.25B vs $274.48M). LGND leads profitability with a 55.9% profit margin vs 35.0%. LLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. LLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
LGND
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
LLY
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.9%
Fair Value
$160.49
Current Price
$237.00
$76.51 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LLY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Earnings expanding 103.2% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 81 in profit
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Revenue surging 55.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 169.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 32.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LGND
The strongest argument for LGND centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.9% and operating margin at 33.6%. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LLY
The strongest argument for LLY centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 55.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LGND
The primary concerns for LGND are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : LLY
The primary concerns for LLY are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LGND profiles as a mature stock while LLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LGND carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
LLY is growing revenue faster at 55.5% — sustainability is the question.
LLY generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LLY scores higher overall (76/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 35.0% margins and 55.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY · USA
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing or acquiring technologies that help pharmaceutical companies discover and develop drugs globally. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Visit Website →Eli Lilly and Company
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Eli Lilly and Company is an American pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with offices in 18 countries. Its products are sold in approximately 125 countries.
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