Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) — Stock Score Summary

Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (64/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Legend Biotech is a leader in cell therapy with its blockbuster Carvykti. However, cell therapy manufacturing is highly complex and currently bottlenecked. While it highlights the importance of advanced manufacturing, Legend is a biotech developer rather than a CDMO beneficiary, and its high valuation and capital needs do not offer the asymmetric risk-reward we seek.

Legend Biotech Corporation is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cell therapies, primarily CAR-T treatments for oncology. The company's core asset is Carvykti, a potentially transformative CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, developed in partnership with Janssen. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary cell therapy platform and advanced pipeline, positioning it as a leading innovator in the rapidly evolving and high-potential field of cellular immunotherapy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$33.49
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (Forward)25.62
Price/Book6.56
Return on Equity-25.2%
Return on Invested Capital-23.8%
Debt/Equity40.23
Gross Margin20.0%
Operating Margin-16.3%
Revenue Growth56.5%
Free Cash Flow$-56M

Legend Biotech Corporation operates in the Biotechnology industry, part of the Healthcare sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Legend Biotech Corporation’s (LEGN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (40), and Momentum (64) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Legend Biotech Corporation have an economic moat?
Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Legend Biotech Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Legend Biotech Corporation in?
Legend Biotech Corporation (LEGN) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Biotechnology industry (United States).