EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value is $88.38 Mil.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.11 Mil. Therefore, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF for today is -6.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VRCA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.9 Med: -5.84 Max: -0.47
Current: -6.26
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Verrica Pharmaceuticals was -0.47. The lowest was -22.90. And the median was -5.84.
VRCA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 330
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.36
vs VRCA: -6.26
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $6.26.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.030.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verrica Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current Enterprise Value is $88.38 Mil.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-14.11 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-FCF of -6.26 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-FCF too high?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals' current EV-to-FCF is -6.26. Based on the distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verrica Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-FCF compare to ENGN and PEPG?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 330 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Biotechnology companies is 16.36, based on 330 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-FCF is -6.26. 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 $14.48, compared to a current price of $6.26 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -6.26. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA), the current EV-to-FCF is -6.26 as of Jul. 11, 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 $6.26 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.48.
GuruFocus considers Verrica Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VRCA:
EV-to-FCF: -6.26
GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $6.26 (56.8% 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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