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Alterity Therapeutics Ltd(ATHE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.43
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ATHE

11/06/2026: ATHE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Alterity Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing small-molecule treatments for neurodegenerative conditions, particularly Parkinsonian disorders. Its primary investment story hinges on the potential success of its lead candidate, ATH434, and its proprietary iron-chaperone technology. While the company has a specialized focus, it faces significant risks including the lack of commercialized products, a history of operating losses, and the binary nature of clinical trial success. It is best suited for speculative investors comfortable with high volatility and long-term development risks. Investors should closely monitor clinical trial updates and the company's ability to manage its cash runway through future capital requirements.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company lacks the revenue growth or commercial products typically sought by growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is limited by the binary risk of clinical trials and historical volatility.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is a pre-revenue development stage entity, making traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company pays no dividends and is not expected to do so in the foreseeable future.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high binary risk and potential for volatility make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage stocks often experience extreme price swings based on trial data announcements.
Valuation riskHighValuation is speculative and entirely dependent on future regulatory outcomes.
Competition risk (Neurology/Biotech)HighLarger competitors possess vast resources that can overshadow smaller players.
Business qualityMediumThe company is in an early developmental stage with no established revenue stream.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income potential exists for investors.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on clinical trial precision and regulatory approvals.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -31.99%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ATHE receives a 2-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ATHE has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with moderate financial health, weak growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-88.4%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), negative revenue growth (-100.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ATHE's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
ATHE's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being earnings growth at -88.4% FY2026 versus FY2025. By comparison, while revenue growth (-100.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-96.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.1% (soft) and 75.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (solid). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Twin Lakes Capital Management, LLC 0.76%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.35%
Greenleaf Trust 0.34%
HB Wealth Management, LLC 0.32%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.21%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ATHE generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ATHE has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 42.38M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 13.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 13.25
Volume (30-day avg) 164.5K shares
Beta -0.03
52 Weeks Range 2.01 - 5.89
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.01 - 5.89
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Drug DevelopmentClinical trial development for neurodegenerative assets.The company does not currently earn money and relies on capital raises to fund research.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 20.43M
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.74
Enterprise Value 20.43M
Price to Sales(TTM) 11.74
Enterprise Value to Revenue 113.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.75
Shares Outstanding 19.09M
Shares Floating 14.43M
Shares Outstanding 19.09M
Shares Floating 14.43M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 2.06

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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