How have VKTX and XENE total returns compared?

Over the past 10 years, VKTX delivered 35.25% and XENE delivered 17.07% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX) vs Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (XENE)

A side-by-side comparison of Viking Therapeutics, Inc. and Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of October 6, 2026. Differences are shown without an overall score or investment verdict.

VKTX

Viking Therapeutics, Inc.

$3.31B

$28.38HealthcareDelayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

XENE

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

$3.54B

$36.57HealthcareDelayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Total return — VKTX vs XENE

growth of $100 · dividends reinvested · last 10y

VKTX +2021.7% (+35.7%/yr)XENE +355.4% (+16.4%/yr)VKTX compounded faster over this window

VKTX XENE

VKTX vs XENE: by the numbers

•XENE is the larger company ($3.54B vs $3.31B market cap).
•Both run net losses; VKTX's is the smaller (0.00% vs -4612.13% net margin).

Metrics side by side

Valuation

Metric	VKTX	XENE
P/B ratio	8.11	2.85

Profitability

Metric	VKTX	XENE
Gross margin	0.00%	66.09%
Operating margin	0.00%	-4974.27%
Net margin	0.00%	-4612.13%
ROE	-130.98%	-32.94%
ROIC	-135.85%	-35.27%

Growth (annualized)

Metric	VKTX	XENE
Total return CAGR (5Y)	37.36%	4.61%

Frequently asked

How have VKTX and XENE total returns compared?: Over the past 10 years, VKTX delivered 35.25% and XENE delivered 17.07% annualized total return. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

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Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified October 6, 2026.