TARS (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) ROCE %: -2.45% (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 ROCE %?

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals TARS +1.42% 48 ROCE % is -2.45% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.45%.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:TARS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Related Terms

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -8.25 -31.61 -60.17 -41.19 -15.50

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % 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 -25.94 -17.82 -10.19 -4.03 -2.45
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ROCE % Calculation

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-56.017/( ( (376.991 - 80.612) + (562.158 - 135.695) )/ 2 )
=-56.017/( (296.379+426.463)/ 2 )
=-56.017/361.421
=-15.50 %

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

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-10.584/( ( (562.158 - 135.695) + (581.135 - 143.508) )/ 2 )
=-10.584/( ( 426.463 + 437.627 )/ 2 )
=-10.584/432.045
=-2.45 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -2.45% mean?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has a ROCE % of -2.45% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' ROCE % too high?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' current ROCE % is -2.45%. 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' ROCE % compare to VERA and IDYA?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' ROCE % of -2.45% 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 ROCE % for a Biotechnology company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current ROCE % is -2.45%. 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 ROCE % is -2.45%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS), the current ROCE % is -2.45% 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:

  • ROCE %: -2.45%
  • 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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