TARS (Tarsus Pharmaceuticals) Total Payout Ratio: -0.01 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TARS Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc TARS
47 GF Score
Price $58.27
GF Value $206.59
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Total Payout Ratio?

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals TARS +1.34% 47 Total Payout Ratio is -0.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TARS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $206.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01.


Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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TARS vs KLRA, CLDX, TRVI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 134.771 + 0) / -66.418
=2.03

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / -6.967
=0.00

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 mean?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. Overall, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Total Payout Ratio compare to KLRA and CLDX?
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' Total Payout Ratio of -0.01 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. 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 $206.59, compared to a current price of $58.27 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01. Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tarsus Pharmaceuticals (TARS), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.01 as of Jul. 16, 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 $58.27 is trading 71.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $206.59. GuruFocus considers Tarsus Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TARS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -0.01
  • GF Value™: $206.59 vs. price of $58.27 (71.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 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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