Highlights
- Market Cap
- $56.35M
- Enterprise Value
- $28.58M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$1.81
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $35.58M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $33.39M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$12.19M
- Year Range
- $3.28 - $9.82
- Target Price
- $17.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -37.95%
- ROE (TTM)
- -72.29%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA) has returned -36.34% so far this year and 19.63% over the past 12 months.
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- 1D
- 11.13%
- 1M
- -3.29%
- YTD
- -36.34%
- 6M
- 22.74%
- 1Y
- 19.63%
- 3Y*
- -56.66%
- 5Y*
- -49.00%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2018, VRCA's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 39% of months were positive and 61% were negative. The best month was Nov 2025 with a return of +152.1%, while the worst month was May 2022 at -70.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, VRCA closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 15, 2023 with a return of +62.0%, while the worst single day was May 25, 2022 at -63.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -15.40% | -22.19% | -3.29% | -36.34% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -7.49% | 0.23% | -31.87% | 4.98% | 6.55% | 7.18% | 6.21% | -0.62% | -22.97% | -16.24% | 152.08% | -8.68% | 18.71% |
| 2024 | -22.81% | -6.73% | 12.33% | 17.65% | 22.18% | -14.34% | -9.60% | -64.34% | -38.30% | -3.45% | -8.57% | -45.31% | -90.44% |
| 2023 | 68.00% | 67.75% | -16.13% | -5.08% | -8.10% | 1.76% | 1.21% | -22.09% | -14.62% | -5.28% | 0.00% | 98.91% | 166.18% |
| 2022 | -10.59% | 2.32% | -3.22% | -18.99% | -70.62% | -0.52% | 64.06% | 24.44% | -25.51% | -14.73% | 30.52% | -15.38% | -69.98% |
| 2021 | 2.09% | 16.68% | 10.50% | -12.87% | -14.70% | 0.36% | -5.31% | 4.67% | 11.61% | 0.72% | -17.79% | -11.50% | -20.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. has an annualized alpha of -14.12%, beta of 1.38, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2018.
- This stock participated in 172.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -4.87% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -14.12%
- Beta
- 1.38
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- -4.87%
- Downside Capture
- 172.80%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VRCA ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VRCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.18 | 0.90 | -0.72 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.18 | 1.39 | -0.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.21 | -0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 1.40 | -1.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.66 | 6.61 | -5.94 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. was 98.39%, occurring on Nov 4, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. drawdown is 97.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -98.39% | Jun 26, 2018 | 1851 | Nov 4, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -1.04% | Jun 21, 2018 | 2 | Jun 22, 2018 | 1 | Jun 25, 2018 | 3 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for VRCA relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, VRCA has a P/S ratio of 1.5. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for VRCA in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, VRCA has a P/B value of 2.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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