Lakefront Biotherapeutics/€LKFT
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About Lakefront Biotherapeutics
Galapagos NV, abbreviated as GLPG on stock exchanges, is a global biotechnology firm specializing in the discovery and development of small molecule medicines. The company focuses on innovating treatments primarily in the fields of immunology and oncology. Founded in 1999, Galapagos operates out of its headquarters in Belgium and extends its reach across Europe and the United States, aiming to provide transformative therapies for significant unmet medical needs.
- Ticker
- €LKFT
- Sector
- Health
- Primary listing
- AEX
- Employees
- 196
- Headquarters
- Mechelen, Belgium
- Website
- lakefrontbio.com
LKFT Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€1.7B
2.86
€9.05
0.12
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Price and volume
Market cap
€1.7B
Beta
0.12
52-week high
€32.64
52-week low
€22.70
Average daily volume
104K
Financial strength
Current ratio
32.839
Quick ratio
32.647
Long term debt to equity
0.001
Total debt to equity
0.002
Interest coverage (TTM)
622.61%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
568.918
Gross margin (TTM)
67.61%
Net profit margin (TTM)
60.23%
Operating margin (TTM)
64.99%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-2.90%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€5,050,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
9.93%
Return on equity (TTM)
20.12%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
2.857
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.727
Price to book
0.53
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.68
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-7.36
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-13.59%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-3.514
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
259.41%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-309.63%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
125.91%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
29.90%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
55.78%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
22.01%
What the Analysts think about LKFT
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Lakefront Biotherapeutics stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Lakefront Biotherapeutics stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Lakefront’s lead asset, gamgertamig, is in Phase 1b studies for autoimmune diseases and has FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations for AIHA and ITP. Registrational studies could start as early as 2027, with Gilead supporting development. (Lakefront Biotherapeutics, BioPharmaWatch)
The revised Gilead agreement gives Lakefront up to $500 million to pursue deals outside the existing partnership, including up to $150 million for potential share repurchases. Management also expects to retain roughly €2 billion of cash and investments at the end of 2026, leaving substantial funding for further opportunities. (Lakefront Biotherapeutics, GlobeNewswire)
A former Galapagos asset, COL-5671, attracted a $125 million Series A financing for Coultreon Biopharma, which plans Phase 2 testing in psoriasis and ulcerative colitis. External funding could help develop this programme without Lakefront bearing the full cost. (BioPharma Dive)
The Phase 2 GALACELA study of GLPG3667 in systemic lupus erythematosus missed both its primary endpoint at 32 weeks and the comparable secondary endpoint at 48 weeks. Lakefront is now considering strategic options for the programme, weakening the depth of its pipeline. (Ideal Investor)
Gamgertamig remains an early-stage Phase 1b programme, with registrational trials only targeted as early as 2027. Durable efficacy, safety and competitive differentiation are still unproven, so the investment case depends heavily on future clinical results. (Lakefront Biotherapeutics, Seeking Alpha)
The transformation is consuming cash before meaningful product revenue arrives: 2026 guidance includes €775–790 million of Ouro-related spending and €125–175 million of cell-therapy wind-down costs. First-half cash and investments fell to €2.24 billion, while revenue fell 96% year on year to €4.5 million. (Lakefront Biotherapeutics, Ideal Investor)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 23 Sept 2026.
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Funds containing LKFT
AllUSDEURGBP
Fund name | Fund size | €LKFT weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares Healthcare Innovation$HEAL | $1.4B | 0.11% |
iShares Healthcare Innovation€2B78 | €1.2B | 0.11% |
iShares Healthcare Innovation£DRDR | £1B | 0.11% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.06% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.06% |
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