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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (LXRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LXRX - Nasdaq - US5288723027 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.7084  +0.01 (+0.71%)

After market: 0.705 0 (-0.48%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall LXRX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LXRX against 567 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. LXRX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, LXRX is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LXRX has reported negative net income.
In the past year LXRX has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
LXRX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LXRX had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LXRX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLXRX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -67.15%, LXRX is not doing good in the industry: 63.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -137.31%, LXRX is not doing good in the industry: 61.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.15%
ROE -137.31%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-65.6%
ROA(5y)-57.94%
ROE(3y)-138.18%
ROE(5y)-105.86%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LXRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLXRX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Gross Margin value of 98.02%, LXRX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.65% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXRX has remained more or less at the same level.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LXRX so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 98.02%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
LXRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLXRX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20K -40K -60K -80K -100K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LXRX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LXRX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LXRX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LXRX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LXRX Yearly Shares OutstandingLXRX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
LXRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLXRX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

LXRX has an Altman-Z score of -9.50. This is a bad value and indicates that LXRX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LXRX has a worse Altman-Z score (-9.50) than 72.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that LXRX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LXRX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.69) than 76.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -9.5
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.51%
LXRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLXRX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.44 indicates that LXRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LXRX has a Current ratio (5.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXRX has a Quick Ratio of 5.44. This indicates that LXRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.44, LXRX is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.44
Quick Ratio 5.44
LXRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLXRX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LXRX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.00%, which is quite good.
LXRX shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2485.77%.
The Revenue for LXRX have been decreasing by -37.35% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)20%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2485.77%
Revenue growth 3Y369.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-37.35%
Sales Q2Q%3682.62%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LXRX is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 75.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.07%
EPS Next 2Y21.25%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%
EPS Next 5Y16.99%
Revenue Next Year-16.08%
Revenue Next 2Y17.08%
Revenue Next 3Y50.2%
Revenue Next 5Y75.28%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LXRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLXRX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LXRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLXRX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 -1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LXRX reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LXRX. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LXRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLXRX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LXRX Per share dataLXRX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4 -0.4 -0.6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LXRX's earnings are expected to grow with 15.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.25%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LXRX does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:LXRX (4/25/2025, 8:21:04 PM)

After market: 0.705 0 (-0.48%)

0.7084

+0.01 (+0.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Earnings (Next)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners84.5%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
Market Cap256.08M
Analysts78.33
Price Target2.65 (274.08%)
Short Float %12.29%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.28%
Max EPS beat(2)30.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.28%
Max EPS beat(4)30.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.16%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)2.48%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)130.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-41.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)301.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)49.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-42.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)301.73%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)49.54%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.31%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-27.78%
PT rev (3m)-27.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-56.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-29.95%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-29.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 8.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.75
P/tB 2.53
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.64
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.38
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.49
OCFYN/A
SpS0.09
BVpS0.4
TBVpS0.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -67.15%
ROE -137.31%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 98.02%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-65.6%
ROA(5y)-57.94%
ROE(3y)-138.18%
ROE(5y)-105.86%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.67%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.69
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 193.07%
Cap/Sales 3.32%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.44
Quick Ratio 5.44
Altman-Z -9.5
F-Score5
WACC11.51%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)200.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)201.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)447.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)348.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55%
EPS Next Y40.07%
EPS Next 2Y21.25%
EPS Next 3Y15.43%
EPS Next 5Y16.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2485.77%
Revenue growth 3Y369.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-37.35%
Sales Q2Q%3682.62%
Revenue Next Year-16.08%
Revenue Next 2Y17.08%
Revenue Next 3Y50.2%
Revenue Next 5Y75.28%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year43.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-10.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-10.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A