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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

11/14/2025: 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 $93.88

1 Year Target Price $93.88

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$93.88 Target price
52w Low $6.04
Current$6.07
52w High $56.69

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -17.52%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/14/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 295.06M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 93.88
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 93.88
Volume (30-day avg) 10
Beta 2.21
52 Weeks Range 6.04 - 56.69
Updated Date 11/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 6.04 - 56.69
Updated Date 11/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.74

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -1863.15%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -28.65%
Return on Equity (TTM) -58.34%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 255070801
Price to Sales(TTM) 46.98
Enterprise Value 255070801
Price to Sales(TTM) 46.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 40.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.6
Shares Outstanding 9390903
Shares Floating 5744040
Shares Outstanding 9390903
Shares Floating 5744040
Percent Insiders 6.17
Percent Institutions 99.52

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Frequency Therapeutics Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Frequency Therapeutics Inc. (FREQ) was founded in 2014 and is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics to activate progenitor cells within the body to restore function of damaged tissues. Their initial focus is hearing restoration.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Hearing Restoration: Developing therapeutics, particularly progenitor cell activation (PCA) therapies, aimed at regenerating hair cells in the inner ear to restore hearing function. Their main focus is FX-322.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

David Lucchino is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with a research and development focus.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • FX-322: An investigational drug designed to regenerate hair cells in the inner ear to potentially restore hearing. As a clinical-stage product it has no current revenue or market share. Competition includes companies developing gene therapies and other regenerative approaches for hearing loss.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The biotechnology industry focusing on hearing loss is competitive, with various companies pursuing different approaches, including gene therapy, cell therapy, and pharmaceuticals.

Positioning

Frequency Therapeutics is positioned as a leader in progenitor cell activation for hearing restoration. Its competitive advantage lies in its PCA platform technology.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for hearing loss treatments is significant, estimated in the billions of dollars, given the large global population affected by hearing impairment. Frequency Therapeutics aims to capture a portion of this market with successful products.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Novel PCA technology platform
  • Experienced leadership team
  • Strong intellectual property portfolio

Weaknesses

  • Clinical stage company with no approved products and associated revenue
  • High cash burn rate
  • Dependence on successful clinical trial outcomes

Opportunities

  • Successful clinical trial results leading to regulatory approval
  • Partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Expansion of PCA platform to other therapeutic areas

Threats

  • Clinical trial failures
  • Competition from other companies developing hearing loss treatments
  • Regulatory hurdles
  • Funding challenges

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AKOU
  • SENS
  • VRT

Competitive Landscape

Competition is high, with several companies working on novel hearing loss solutions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is characterized by R&D progress, clinical trial milestones, and collaborations.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on the success of its clinical trials and regulatory approvals. Analyst estimates vary widely.

Recent Initiatives: Focus is on advancing FX-322 through clinical trials and exploring partnerships.

Summary

Frequency Therapeutics is a high-risk, high-reward clinical-stage biotech company. The key is the success of FX-322's clinical trials. Weakness lies in its financial dependence on clinical trials. It needs to maintain its strong technology and manage its cash flow to survive and thrive in this competitive market.

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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 92
Full time employees 92

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