Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -4.5x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -23.4%. (2018–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.0B | $3.4B | $2.1B | $595M | $361M | $462M | $840M | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $2.9B | $3.3B | $2.1B | $400M | $309M | $293M | $673M | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | -4.53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 4.33 | 7.58 | 11.38 | 34.10 | 13.98 | 8.11 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 8.35 | 9.96 | 9.27 | 3.02 | 1.87 | 2.77 | 5.06 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 77.70 | — | — | — | — | 146.26 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | 123.39 | — | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 7.38 | 11.26 | 22.94 | 11.99 | 5.14 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 92.67 | — | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 93.2% | 93.2% | 93.0% | 90.9% | 96.3% | 96.4% | — | — | — |
| Operating Margin | -15.7% | -15.7% | -65.9% | -820.5% | -242.9% | -21.3% | — | — | — |
| Net Profit Margin | -14.7% | -14.7% | -63.2% | -778.9% | -240.5% | -24.2% | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -23.4% | -23.4% | -54.8% | -69.7% | -34.5% | -8.3% | -33.5% | — | — |
| ROA | -14.1% | -14.1% | -36.0% | -55.1% | -30.5% | -7.9% | -23.3% | -15.4% | -55.2% |
| ROIC | -23.4% | -23.4% | -88.5% | -149.4% | -67.8% | — | — | — | — |
| ROCE | -19.6% | -19.6% | -45.9% | -64.9% | -33.0% | -7.3% | -24.1% | -14.4% | -61.1% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.26 | -0.10 | -0.99 | -0.27 | -1.02 | -1.01 | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | -53.59 | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | -6.20 | -6.20 | -14.46 | -41.10 | -29.08 | — | -142.61 | -115.72 | — |
Net cash position: cash ($184M) exceeds total debt ($94M)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.85 | 3.85 | 4.42 | 6.93 | 14.61 | 15.33 | 31.68 | 70.85 | 13.31 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.82 | 3.82 | 4.39 | 6.85 | 14.61 | 15.33 | 31.68 | 70.85 | 13.31 |
| Cash Ratio | 3.08 | 3.08 | 3.61 | 6.16 | 14.07 | 14.97 | 31.21 | 70.76 | 13.16 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.80 | 0.49 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.32 | — | — | — |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.02 | 7.02 | 4.90 | 0.51 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 70.44 | 95.88 | 370.59 | 50.64 | 0.59 | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 1.3% | — | — | — | — | 0.7% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $42M | $38M | $29M | $25M | $21M | $20M | $20M | $4M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TARS stock.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -4.5x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -23.4%. The historical average is -37.4%.
Based on historical data, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -4.5x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 93.2% gross margin and -15.7% operating margin.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Unexplained quarterly earnings volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiples Priced for Uncertain Profitability
Based on the reported figures, TARS trades at a P/S of 6.54 and P/B of 8.35 with a negative trailing P/E of -43.14, a combination that prices in commercial growth well ahead of demonstrated earnings power.
With no forward P/E or EV/EBITDA available and trailing earnings negative, the valuation rests almost entirely on sales and book value multiples. Against the peer set, the P/B of 8.35 sits above Lantheus at 6.32, suggesting the market is assigning a premium to the Xdemvy franchise rather than to current balance sheet strength. Investors should monitor whether revenue growth converts into positive operating margins before this premium can be justified on earnings.
Gross Margin Strength Undercut by Operating Losses
As reported in the financial statements, TARS sustained gross margins near 93% through most quarters, yet its operating margin was -3.4% in 2026Q3 and -11.4% in 2026Q2, indicating commercial spending absorbs nearly all product-level economics.
The gross margin profile is consistent with a single-product small-molecule franchise where marginal production cost is low, so the margin gap is driven by operating expense rather than cost of goods. The 2026Q3 operating margin improved sharply versus 2025Q3 at -12.2%, which may indicate early operating leverage, but the quarter-to-quarter pattern is uneven. Net margin of -3.4% tracks operating margin closely, suggesting little distortion from non-operating items in the latest period.
Returns Improving From Deep Negative Base
According to reported quarterly figures, ROIC improved from -19.6% in 2024Q2 to -3.5% in 2026Q3, while ROE moved from -12.6% to -3.0%, a trajectory indicating capital destruction is narrowing but has not reversed.
The compression of negative returns over ten quarters suggests the commercial build-out is gradually spreading fixed costs over a larger revenue base. However, ROIC remains negative in every reported period, so the company is not yet earning its cost of capital on invested funds. The divergence between the -119.7% ROA in 2026Q3 and the modest ROE figure appears inconsistent with the balance sheet trend and warrants further investigation before drawing conclusions about asset productivity.
Negative Cash Conversion Cycle Flatters Working Capital
Based on the reported figures, TARS carried a cash conversion cycle of -169 days in 2026Q3 driven by DPO of 248 days against DIO of 47 days, a structure where supplier financing appears to fund operations more than receivables do.
A negative CCC of this magnitude suggests the company is collecting from customers faster than it pays suppliers, with DPO well above typical pharmaceutical norms, which may indicate extended payable terms or accrual timing. The CCC swung from -404 days in 2024Q4 to -94 days in 2026Q1 and back to -169 days, showing working capital is a significant source of quarterly variability. Investors should monitor whether the high DPO reflects sustainable supplier terms or timing effects that could reverse.
Leverage Ratio Jump Driven by Equity Compression
As reported in the financial statements, TARS D/E rose to 0.85 in 2026Q3 from 0.25 in the prior quarter while interest coverage stayed deeply negative at -302.75, indicating the swing reflects equity movement rather than new borrowing.
Total debt appears stable near $88.7M, so the D/E increase is best read as a reduction in book equity rather than an expansion of obligations. Negative interest coverage across all periods reflects operating losses rather than meaningful interest burden, which makes debt service adequacy dependent on future operating improvement. The D/EBITDA ratio is unavailable, so leverage cannot be fully assessed against cash generation.
Liquidity Cushion Narrowing From Peak Levels
According to reported quarterly figures, the current ratio fell from 7.03 in 2024Q2 to 1.96 in 2026Q3, with the quick ratio tracking closely at 1.94, indicating liquidity remains adequate but has compressed substantially.
The near-identical current and quick ratios indicate that inventory is a minimal share of current assets, so liquidity depends mostly on cash and receivables. The decline from elevated levels reflects cash consumption and rising current liabilities over the period. Under a severe stress scenario, continued operating losses would erode the cushion further, and the trajectory suggests monitoring is warranted before the ratio approaches levels that would constrain flexibility.
Peer Premium Hinges on Unproven Earnings Conversion
Based on the reported figures, the most commonly misapplied metric here is P/B, since TARS's book equity swung from $346.7M to $104.0M in one quarter, making a book-value multiple of 8.35 unreliable as a measure of value for a company whose returns remain negative.
For a commercial-stage biotech with a single product and negative ROIC in every reported period, P/B obscures the economic value of the Xdemvy franchise and its reinvestment runway. Analysts should instead anchor on P/S adjusted for gross-to-net yield, along with a multi-year revenue and operating margin ramp, to judge whether the premium is justified. Investors should monitor whether the equity swing reflects accounting adjustments or operating reality, since that distinction determines how much weight the book multiple can bear.