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Verrica PharmaceuticalsVRCA -1.61%43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates VRCA with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 43/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $9.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 692 Biotechnology companies, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 76.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VRCA'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.71
Current: 0.42
During the past 10 years, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.71. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.52.
VRCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 76.88% of 692
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.635
vs VRCA: 0.42
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $1.440. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $11.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Verrica Pharmaceuticals (NAS:VRCA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
VRCA vs HRTX, RLYB, CSBR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 mean?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Verrica Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #160 out of 692 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 0.71. The Biotechnology industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.42 is 74.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #160 out of 692 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verrica Pharmaceuticals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HRTX and RLYB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #160 out of 692 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' value of 0.42 is 74.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Verrica Pharmaceuticals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.64, based on 692 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 74.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.43, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 74.3% below the Biotechnology industry median of 1.64. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verrica Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.43.
GuruFocus considers Verrica Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VRCA:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $9.43 vs. price of $4.90 (48% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.3% below the Biotechnology median (#160 of 692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc is a therapeutics company developing and commercializing medications for the treatment of dermatologic diseases, including skin cancers. Its commercial product and portfolio of product candidates are clinician administered therapies in areas of high unmet need. This product portfolio consists of one product with an approved indication for molluscum contagiosum, or molluscum, with the potential for several follow-on indications, as well as additional pipeline product candidates. Its commercial product, YCANTH (VP-102), for the treatment of molluscum in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older. YCANTH (VP-102) is a proprietary drug-device combination that contains a GMP-controlled formulation of cantharidin.
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