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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. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
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. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals 9-Day RSI Related Terms
VRCA vs HRTX, RLYB, CSBR: 9-Day RSI Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 9-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 9-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 9-Day RSI vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 9-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verrica Pharmaceuticals's 9-Day RSI falls into.
* 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.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA) has a 9-Day RSI of 46.16 as of Aug. 07, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #509 out of 1420 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Verrica Pharmaceuticals' 9-Day RSI too high?
Verrica Pharmaceuticals' current 9-Day RSI is 46.16. The Biotechnology industry median 9-Day RSI is 51.06. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' value of 46.16 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #509 out of 1420 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verrica Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verrica Pharmaceuticals' 9-Day RSI compare to HRTX and RLYB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Verrica Pharmaceuticals ranks #509 out of 1420 companies for 9-Day RSI. This puts Verrica Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 9-Day RSI is 51.06. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' value of 46.16 is 9.6% 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 9-Day RSI for a Biotechnology company?
The median 9-Day RSI among Biotechnology companies is 51.06, based on 1,420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 9-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 9-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current 9-Day RSI of 46.16 is 9.6% 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 9-Day RSI mean?
A high 9-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 9-Day RSI is 51.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verrica Pharmaceuticals's current 9-Day RSI is 46.16. 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 $13.24, compared to a current price of $4.85 — trading 63.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 9-Day RSI is 46.16 and 9.6% below the Biotechnology industry median of 51.06. Verrica Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 9-Day RSI calculated?
9-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals (VRCA), the current 9-Day RSI is 46.16 as of Aug. 07, 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 $4.85 is trading 63.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.24.
GuruFocus considers Verrica Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VRCA:
9-Day RSI: 46.16
GF Value™: $13.24 vs. price of $4.85 (63.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Biotechnology median (#509 of 1420)
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 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.
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