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Legend Biotech Corp (LEGN)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/17/2025: LEGN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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22 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $77.46

1 Year Target Price $77.46

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$77.46 Target price
52w Low $27.34
Current$34.47
52w High $51.77

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.65%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.34B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 77.46
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 77.46
Volume (30-day avg) 22
Beta 0.28
52 Weeks Range 27.34 - 51.77
Updated Date 09/17/2025
52 Weeks Range 27.34 - 51.77
Updated Date 09/17/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.78

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Revenue by Geography

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Profitability

Profit Margin -40.83%
Operating Margin (TTM) -8.58%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -7.81%
Return on Equity (TTM) -29.65%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 20.41
Enterprise Value 5673612468
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.95
Enterprise Value 5673612468
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.12
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -15.34
Shares Outstanding 184571008
Shares Floating 162765522
Shares Outstanding 184571008
Shares Floating 162765522
Percent Insiders 1.3
Percent Institutions 47.49

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Legend Biotech Corp

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Company Overview

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Legend Biotech Corp. was founded in 2014. It is a global biotechnology company developing, manufacturing, and commercializing novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Cell Therapy Development and Manufacturing: Focuses on developing and manufacturing cell therapies, primarily CAR-T cell therapies, for cancer treatment.
  • Research and Development: Engages in research and development to discover and advance novel therapeutic candidates.
  • Commercialization: Commercializes approved cell therapies, starting with CARVYKTIu00ae for multiple myeloma.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of experienced executives in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The company has a structured organizational hierarchy with departments focused on research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • CARVYKTIu00ae (ciltacabtagene autoleucel): CARVYKTI is a BCMA-directed CAR-T cell therapy approved for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. Legend Biotech co-developed and co-commercializes CARVYKTI with Janssen Biotech, Inc. Competitors include Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) with Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel).

Market Dynamics

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The cell therapy market is rapidly growing, driven by advancements in immunotherapy and the increasing prevalence of cancer. CAR-T cell therapies are a significant part of this market.

Positioning

Legend Biotech is a key player in the cell therapy space, particularly in CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma. Its co-development and commercialization agreement with Janssen enhances its competitive position.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for CAR-T cell therapies for multiple myeloma is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Legend Biotech is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market with CARVYKTI.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Innovative CAR-T cell therapy platform
  • Strategic partnership with Janssen
  • Strong clinical trial results for CARVYKTI
  • Established manufacturing capabilities

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a single marketed product (CARVYKTI)
  • High cost of goods sold (COGS) for cell therapies
  • Competition from other CAR-T cell therapies
  • Manufacturing complexity of CAR-T therapies

Opportunities

  • Expansion of CARVYKTI label to earlier lines of therapy
  • Development of new CAR-T cell therapies for other cancer types
  • Potential for strategic collaborations and acquisitions
  • Expansion into new geographic markets

Threats

  • Regulatory hurdles and changing reimbursement landscape
  • Competition from biosimilars and generics
  • Adverse events or safety concerns with CAR-T cell therapies
  • Economic downturn impacting healthcare spending

Competitors and Market Share

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  • BMY

Competitive Landscape

Legend Biotech has a strong partnership with Janssen, giving it access to their commercialization infrastructure. It's CAR-T product is innovative, but manufacturing and reimbursement are key challenges, as they are for all CAR-T products. Bristol Myers Squibb is a major competitor.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Significant revenue growth in recent years due to the launch and increasing adoption of CARVYKTI.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued strong revenue growth for CARVYKTI and expansion into new indications. Focus on increasing manufacturing capacity and driving product adoption.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding manufacturing capacity for CARVYKTI to meet demand, conducting clinical trials to expand the label of CARVYKTI, and advancing earlier stage pipeline programs.

Summary

Legend Biotech is a promising company in the cell therapy space, particularly with its CAR-T therapy, CARVYKTI. The partnership with Janssen provides a strong commercial foundation. However, challenges remain in manufacturing, competition, and the high cost of cell therapies. The company needs to expand their product offerings beyond CARVYKTI.

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About Legend Biotech Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Somerset, NJ, United States
IPO Launch date 2020-06-05
CEO & Director Dr. Ying Huang Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 2800
Full time employees 2800

Legend Biotech Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology and other indications in the United States, China, and Europe. Its lead product candidate is ciltacabtagene autoleucel, or cilta-cel, which is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) therapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). The company also has a portfolio of earlier-stage autologous CAR-T product candidates targeting various cancers, including Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, small cell lung cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. In addition, it develops allogeneic gamma delta CAR-T and allogeneic CAR-NK product candidates targeting B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) for MM, which are in investigator-initiated Phase 1 clinical trials in China. The company has a collaboration and license agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc. for the development and commercialization of cilta-cel, as well as a license agreement with Novartis Pharma AG for the development, manufacture, and commercialization of CAR-T cell therapies targeting delta-like ligand protein 3. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.