TARS (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) FCF Margin %: -18.80% (As of Mar. 2026)


TARS Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc TARS
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Price $67.11
GF Value $201.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin %?

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals TARS +1.42% 48 FCF Margin % is -18.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TARS with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $201.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Biotechnology companies, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 70.59% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-30.5 Mil. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $162.1 Mil. Therefore, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.80%.

As of today, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Yield % is -1.09%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TARS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -704.96   Med: -48.97   Max: 5.54
Current: -5.89


During the past 8 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Tarsus Pharmaceuticals was 5.54%. The lowest was -704.96%. And the median was -48.97%.

TARS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
70.59% of 959 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -84.65 vs TARS: -5.89


Tarsus Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Related Terms


Tarsus Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % 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.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Chart

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.54 -191.88 -704.96 -48.97 -4.94

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.12 -29.60 13.77 8.55 -18.80

TARS vs VERA, IDYA, MLYS: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Tarsus Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-22.31/451.36
=-4.94 %

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-30.47/162.054
=-18.80 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -18.80% mean?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has a FCF Margin % of -18.80% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks #282 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % too high?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' current FCF Margin % is -18.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks #282 out of 959 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' FCF Margin % compare to VERA and IDYA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks #282 out of 959 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Tarsus Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current FCF Margin % is -18.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $201.69, compared to a current price of $67.11 — trading 66.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -18.80%. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS), the current FCF Margin % is -18.80% as of Mar. 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 Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $67.11 is trading 66.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $201.69. GuruFocus considers Tarsus Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TARS:

  • FCF Margin %: -18.80%
  • GF Value™: $201.69 vs. price of $67.11 (66.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TARS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Address 15440 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 160, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics, starting with eye care. The company is focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class therapeutic candidates to provide treatment for ophthalmic conditions. The company's candidate XDEMVY is a novel investigational eye drop to treat blepharitis caused by the infestation of Demodex mites, referred to as Demodex blepharitis. TP-04 for the potential treatment of ocular rosacea and TP-05 for potential Lyme disease prophylaxis and community malaria reduction.
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