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* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Verrica Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1NE0's PEG Ratio is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.93 * Ranked among companies with meaningful PEG Ratio only.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (STU:1NE0) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
* 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.
STU:1NE0 vs ENGN, PEPG, ONCY: PEG Ratio Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verrica Pharmaceuticals's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (STU:1NE0) has a PEG Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 94 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' PEG Ratio too high?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals' current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 94 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verrica Pharmaceuticals' PEG Ratio compare to ENGN and PEPG?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 94 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.93. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
The median PEG Ratio among Biotechnology companies is 1.93, based on 94 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current PEG Ratio is 0.00. 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 (STU:1NE0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.31, compared to a current price of €4.86 — trading 68.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.00. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals (STU:1NE0), the current PEG Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 (STU:1NE0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verrica Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.86 is trading 68.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.31.
GuruFocus considers Verrica Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:1NE0:
PEG Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €15.31 vs. price of €4.86 (68.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1NE0 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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