Capital Stock - BVF Ownership (Details) - BVF - Xoma Royalty Corporation - Common Stock	Dec. 31, 2024
Sale of stock
Ownership interest (as a percent)	30.40%
Ownership interest, if shares are converted (as a percent)	50.90%

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