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Frequency Therapeutics Inc (KRRO)

Frequency Therapeutics Inc (KRRO) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/02/2025: KRRO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

10 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $43.25

1 Year Target Price $43.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$43.25 Target price
52w Low $5.2
Current$5.28
52w High $55.89

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.52%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/02/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 50.66M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 43.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 43.25
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 2.21
52 Weeks Range 5.20 - 55.89
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.20 - 55.89
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.42

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-18
When -
Estimate -2.6775
Actual -1.92

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -1764.86%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -29.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) -63.46%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 5867581
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.87
Enterprise Value 5867581
Price to Sales(TTM) 6.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.6
Shares Outstanding 9417295
Shares Floating 5778546
Shares Outstanding 9417295
Shares Floating 5778546
Percent Insiders 6.16
Percent Institutions 104.05

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Frequency Therapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Frequency Therapeutics, Inc. was founded in 2014. It is a biotechnology company focused on developing disease-modifying therapeutics for hearing loss based on its Progenitor Cell Activation (PCA) platform.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hearing Restoration: Focused on developing therapeutics to restore hearing function through the regeneration of hair cells within the inner ear.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

David Lucchino is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and various functional departments including research, development, and clinical operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • FX-322: FX-322 is Frequency Therapeutics' lead product candidate. It is designed to regenerate hair cells in the inner ear to treat sensorineural hearing loss. As of late 2023, it has not yet reached market. Competitors include pharmaceutical companies and research institutions working on gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and other drug-based approaches for hearing loss.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The hearing loss therapeutics market is large and underserved, with a growing aging population and increasing noise exposure contributing to its expansion. The market currently relies on hearing aids and cochlear implants, with limited options to restore hearing

Positioning

Frequency Therapeutics aims to disrupt the hearing loss market by developing a disease-modifying therapy that restores hearing. Their PCA platform differentiates them from companies focused on symptomatic treatments. Clinical trials of FX-322 have presented mixed results.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for hearing loss therapeutics is estimated to be billions of dollars. Frequency Therapeutics, with its regenerative approach, aims to capture a significant portion of this market if FX-322 or other PCA-based therapies are approved and commercialized.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary PCA technology platform
  • Potential to address a large unmet medical need
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • FX-322 clinical trial results have been mixed and haven't achieved statistical significance in pivotal trails
  • Limited financial resources compared to larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Reliance on a single lead product candidate

Opportunities

  • Potential for strategic partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion of PCA platform to other disease areas
  • Positive clinical trial results for FX-322 or other PCA-based therapies

Threats

  • Failure to obtain regulatory approval for FX-322
  • Competition from other companies developing hearing loss therapies
  • Unfavorable clinical trial results

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • LLY
  • SANA
  • DTIL

Competitive Landscape

Frequency Therapeutics faces significant competition from established pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotechnology firms developing hearing loss therapies. Competitors employ various approaches, including gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and small molecule drugs.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been very limited as Frequency Therapeutics focuses on research and development.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on the successful development and commercialization of FX-322 or other PCA-based therapies. Analyst estimates are highly speculative and contingent on clinical trial outcomes.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include ongoing clinical trials of FX-322, and efforts to secure funding.

Summary

Frequency Therapeutics is a high-risk, high-reward biotechnology company focused on developing a novel treatment for hearing loss. While their PCA technology has the potential to revolutionize the market, the company faces challenges with its clinical trial results, limited financial resources, and intense competition. Positive clinical trial outcomes are critical for the company's success. Investors should be aware of the significant risks involved.

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About Frequency Therapeutics Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Cambridge, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-11-06
CEO, President, Interim CFO, Principal Financial Officer & Director Dr. Ram Aiyar MBA, Ph.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Biotechnology
Full time employees 87
Full time employees 87

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