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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's enterprise value is $80.97 Mil.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-26.68 Mil. Therefore, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VRCA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.85 Med: -4.64 Max: -0.44
Current: -3.04
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Verrica Pharmaceuticals was -0.44. The lowest was -13.85. And the median was -4.64.
VRCA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 400
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 13.725
vs VRCA: -3.04
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's share price for today is $5.28.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.670.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current Enterprise Value is $80.97 Mil.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-26.68 Mil.
* 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 (VRCA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.04 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals. According to the industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 400 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.04. Based on the distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 400 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verrica Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to RANI and CGTX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 400 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 13.73, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.04. 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 $8.77, compared to a current price of $5.28 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.04. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.04 as of Sep. 09, 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 $5.28 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.77.
GuruFocus considers Verrica Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VRCA:
EV-to-EBITDA: -3.04
GF Value™: $8.77 vs. price of $5.28 (39.8% below fair value)
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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