TARS (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TARS Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc TARS
47 GF Score
Price $59.85
GF Value $207.20
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank?

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals TARS +3.58% 47 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates TARS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.78%. As of today, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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TARS vs KLRA, CLDX, TRVI: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-6.122 / 162.054
=-3.78 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank too high?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Tarsus 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 Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank compare to KLRA and CLDX?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Biotechnology company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. 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 $207.20, compared to a current price of $59.85 — trading 71.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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 $59.85 is trading 71.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $207.20. GuruFocus considers Tarsus Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TARS:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $207.20 vs. price of $59.85 (71.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 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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