TARS (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) 3-Year RORE % : -42.01% (As of Mar. 2026)


TARS Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc TARS
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Price $61.37
GF Value $202.09
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What is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals 3-Year RORE %?

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals TARS -2.64% 48 3-Year RORE % is -42.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TARS with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $202.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,295 Biotechnology companies, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks worse than 77.14% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.01%.

The industry rank for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

TARS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
77.14% of 1295 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.53 vs TARS: -42.01

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:TARS) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
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Get a 7-Day Free Trial 21.17 20.02 49.53 5.30 -32.26

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % 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 2.77 -10.34 -18.65 -32.26 -42.01

TARS vs KLRA, CLDX, TRVI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -1.14--4.77 )/( -8.64-0 )
=3.63/-8.64
=-42.01 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -42.01 mean?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has a 3-Year RORE % of -42.01 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks #999 out of 1295 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' current 3-Year RORE % is -42.01. Based on the distribution chart, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks #999 out of 1295 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to KLRA and CLDX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals ranks #999 out of 1295 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Tarsus Pharmaceuticals in the lower 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 3-Year RORE % for a Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current 3-Year RORE % is -42.01. 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 $202.09, compared to a current price of $61.37 — trading 69.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -42.01. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS), the current 3-Year RORE % is -42.01 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 $61.37 is trading 69.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $202.09. GuruFocus considers Tarsus Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TARS:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -42.01
  • GF Value™: $202.09 vs. price of $61.37 (69.6% 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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