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Fate Therapeutics Inc(FATE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.09
11/04/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FATE

11/04/2026: FATE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops off-the-shelf, induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. The company is known for its proprietary cell-engineering platform, which aims to provide scalable, standardized alternatives to conventional autologous treatments. Its primary growth opportunity lies in successfully advancing its pipeline into late-stage clinical trials. However, it faces significant risks, including the absence of commercial revenue, high cash-burn rates, and intense competition from established pharmaceutical firms. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are focused on long-term clinical development milestones.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company represents a high-risk, high-reward bet on the success of the iPSC platform rather than established growth.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors may find opportunity during clinical data readouts, provided price trends remain positive.
Value investorWeak fitAs a loss-making clinical-stage company, Fate lacks the fundamentals required for traditional value investing.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and reinvests all capital into research.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and clinical-stage nature of the company are unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is highly sensitive to binary clinical trial results and corporate announcements.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuation is based on speculative future cash flows, making it susceptible to market sentiment and interest rate changes.
Competition risk (Allogeneic and Autologous therapies)HighThe company faces significant competition from large pharma with more resources and established market presence.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the lack of commercialized products means the business model is still unproven in the market.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect any income generation from this equity.
Execution riskHighClinical trial delays or failures could significantly impact the company's financial viability.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 8.34%
Avg. Invested days 20
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FATE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+26.8%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -1685.8%), negative revenue growth (-51.2%), weak profitability (net margin -2051.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FATE's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 54.1%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is FATE's strongest growth driver at +26.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-51.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 69.8% and approximately 88.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.06% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Redmile Group, LLC 10.74%
BlackRock Inc 6.09%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.79%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.71%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 3.63%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FATE generates approximately $-941 of gross profit, $-22,224 of operating income, and $-16,858 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FATE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 244.43M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.74
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 5.74
Volume (30-day avg) 1.3M shares
Beta 2.67
52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 3.23
Updated Date 11/03/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.95 - 3.23
Updated Date 11/03/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.05

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Cell Therapy R&DCurrently, the company does not generate material recurring product revenue and relies on R&D collaborations and capital markets.The company is a research-focused entity currently burning cash to develop technology, meaning revenue is not the primary driver of its current valuation.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 162.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 37.66
Enterprise Value 162.75M
Price to Sales(TTM) 37.66
Enterprise Value to Revenue 25.07
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.59
Shares Outstanding 119.82M
Shares Floating 105.75M
Shares Outstanding 119.82M
Shares Floating 105.75M
Percent Insiders 1.06
Percent Institutions 69.79

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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