VRCA (Verrica Pharmaceuticals) 14-Day RSI: 38.53 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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VRCA Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc VRCA
43 GF Score
Price $4.68
GF Value $9.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Verrica Pharmaceuticals 14-Day RSI?

Verrica Pharmaceuticals VRCA -4.49% 43 14-Day RSI is 38.53 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates VRCA with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,418 Biotechnology companies, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 86.25% on this metric.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.

As of today (2026-08-18), Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI is 38.53.

The industry rank for Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:

VRCA's 14-Day RSI is ranked better than
86.25% of 1418 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 51.475 vs VRCA: 38.53

Verrica Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:VRCA) 14-Day RSI Explanation

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.

Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.

RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.


Verrica Pharmaceuticals 14-Day RSI Related Terms


VRCA vs HRTX, RLYB, CSBR: 14-Day RSI Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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 14-Day RSI vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 14-Day RSI falls into.


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Verrica Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:VRCA) 14-Day RSI Calculation

The formula for calculating RSI is:

RSI=100[ 100 / ( 1 + Average Gain / Average Loss )]

* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.

* 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 14-Day RSI →
What does a 14-Day RSI of 38.53 mean?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) has a 14-Day RSI of 38.53 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #195 out of 1418 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' 14-Day RSI too high?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals' current 14-Day RSI is 38.53. The Biotechnology industry median 14-Day RSI is 51.48. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' value of 38.53 is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #195 out of 1418 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verrica Pharmaceuticals' 14-Day RSI compare to HRTX and RLYB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #195 out of 1418 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 51.48. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' value of 38.53 is 25.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 14-Day RSI for a Biotechnology company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Biotechnology companies is 51.48, based on 1,418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current 14-Day RSI of 38.53 is 25.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on Verrica Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 51.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current 14-Day RSI is 38.53. 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 (VRCA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.41, compared to a current price of $4.68 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 38.53 and 25.1% below the Biotechnology industry median of 51.48. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA), the current 14-Day RSI is 38.53 as of Aug. 18, 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 (VRCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verrica Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.68 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.41. GuruFocus considers Verrica Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VRCA:

  • 14-Day RSI: 38.53
  • GF Value™: $9.41 vs. price of $4.68 (50.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 25.1% below the Biotechnology median (#195 of 1418)

No single metric tells the full story. See the VRCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Verrica Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges 1NE0:Germany
Address 44 West Gay Street, Suite 400, West Chester, PA, USA, 19380
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.
43GF Score

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