TARS (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) Research & Development: $72.3 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TARS Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc TARS
48 GF Score
Price $67.11
GF Value $201.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Research & Development?

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals TARS +1.42% 48 Research & Development is $72.3 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72.3 Mil.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:TARS) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Historical Data

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Chart

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $72.3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $72.3 Mil mean?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has a Research & Development of $72.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development too high?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' current Research & Development is $72.3 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to VERA and IDYA?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Research & Development of $72.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Biotechnology company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current Research & Development is $72.3 Mil. 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 Research & Development is $72.3 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS), the current Research & Development is $72.3 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: $72.3 Mil
  • 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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