Autolus Therapeutics (FRA:6A3A) Piotroski F-Score: 3 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — Near Median


FRA:6A3A Autolus Therapeutics PLC FRA:6A3A
68 GF Score
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GF Value €16.89
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What is Autolus Therapeutics Piotroski F-Score?

Autolus Therapeutics FRA:6A3A 68 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:6A3A with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,332 Biotechnology companies, Autolus Therapeutics ranks better than 54.88% on this metric.

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Autolus Therapeutics has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

The historical rank and industry rank for Autolus Therapeutics's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:6A3A' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 3   Max: 5
Current: 3

During the past 10 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Autolus Therapeutics was 5. The lowest was 1. And the median was 3.

Autolus Therapeutics  (FRA:6A3A) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.

What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.

Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.

Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).

Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.


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Autolus Therapeutics Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Autolus Therapeutics's Piotroski F-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Autolus Therapeutics Piotroski F-Score Chart

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FRA:6A3A vs FBRX, SGMT, EDIT: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Autolus Therapeutics's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Autolus Therapeutics Piotroski F-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Autolus Therapeutics's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Autolus Therapeutics's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was -41.544 + -67.409 + -77.144 + -61.932 = €-248.03 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -63.101 + -57.85 + -57.494 + -56.499 = €-234.94 Mil.
Revenue was 18.14 + 18.057 + 20.743 + 22.679 = €79.62 Mil.
Gross Profit was -3.054 + -6.347 + -0.889 + 1.427 = €-8.86 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(690.363 + 625.091 + 563.979 + 503.064 + 455.911) / 5 = €567.6816 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was €690.36 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €66.51 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €319.04 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €55.01 Mil.
Net Income was -54.135 + -73.967 + -26.364 + -64.899 = €-219.37 Mil.

Revenue was 0 + 0 + 0.028 + 8.308 = €8.34 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0 + 0 + -10.847 + -8.296 = €-19.14 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(829.321 + 793.013 + 745.568 + 747.502 + 690.363) / 5 = €761.1534 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was €829.32 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €50.63 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €569.59 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €61.62 Mil.

*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Autolus Therapeutics's current Net Income (TTM) was -248.03. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)

Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Autolus Therapeutics's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -234.94. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar25)
=-248.029/690.363
=-0.35927331

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-219.365/829.321
=-0.26451157

Autolus Therapeutics's return on assets of this year was -0.35927331. Autolus Therapeutics's return on assets of last year was -0.26451157. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Autolus Therapeutics's current Net Income (TTM) was -248.03. Autolus Therapeutics's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -234.94. ==> -234.94 > -248.03 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=66.514/567.6816
=0.11716779

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=50.629/761.1534
=0.06651616

Autolus Therapeutics's gearing of this year was 0.11716779. Autolus Therapeutics's gearing of last year was 0.06651616. ==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.

Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)

Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.

Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=319.042/55.013
=5.79939287

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=569.59/61.619
=9.24373976

Autolus Therapeutics's current ratio of this year was 5.79939287. Autolus Therapeutics's current ratio of last year was 9.24373976. ==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue

Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.

Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.

Autolus Therapeutics's number of shares in issue this year was 266.143. Autolus Therapeutics's number of shares in issue last year was 266.127. ==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.

Efficiency

Question 8. Change in Gross Margin

Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.

Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=-8.863/79.619
=-0.11131765

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=-19.143/8.336
=-2.29642514

Autolus Therapeutics's gross margin of this year was -0.11131765. Autolus Therapeutics's gross margin of last year was -2.29642514. ==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 9. Change in asset turnover

Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.

Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Mar25)
=79.619/690.363
=0.11532918

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=8.336/829.321
=0.0100516

Autolus Therapeutics's asset turnover of this year was 0.11532918. Autolus Therapeutics's asset turnover of last year was 0.0100516. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=0+0+0+1+0+0+0+1+1
=3

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Autolus Therapeutics has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 3 mean?
Autolus Therapeutics (FRA:6A3A) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Autolus Therapeutics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Autolus Therapeutics' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Autolus Therapeutics ranks #601 out of 1332 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Autolus Therapeutics' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Autolus Therapeutics' current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. The Biotechnology industry median Piotroski F-Score is 3.00. Autolus Therapeutics' value of 3 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autolus Therapeutics ranks #601 out of 1332 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Autolus Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autolus Therapeutics' Piotroski F-Score compare to FBRX and SGMT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Autolus Therapeutics ranks #601 out of 1332 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Autolus Therapeutics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 3.00. Autolus Therapeutics' value of 3 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Autolus Therapeutics' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Autolus Therapeutics has consistently been at the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Piotroski F-Score for a Biotechnology company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Biotechnology companies is 3.00, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autolus Therapeutics's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Autolus Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autolus Therapeutics's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autolus Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autolus Therapeutics (FRA:6A3A) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.89, compared to a current price of €1.37 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 0% at the Biotechnology industry median of 3.00. Autolus Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autolus Therapeutics (FRA:6A3A), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Autolus Therapeutics (FRA:6A3A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autolus Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.37 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.89. GuruFocus considers Autolus Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6A3A:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €16.89 vs. price of €1.37 (91.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Biotechnology median (#601 of 1332)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6A3A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Autolus Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges AUTL:USA6A3A:Germany
Address 191 Wood Lane, The MediaWorks, London, GBR, W12 7FP
Autolus Therapeutics PLC is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation programmed T-cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company's clinical-stage pipeline comprises Obe-cel (obecabtagene autoleucel), AUTO1/22, AUTO3, AUTO5, AUTO6, AUTO7 & AUTO8. Company's T cell programming technologies tailors therapies to address the specific disease targeting and introduce new programming modules into a patient's T cells to give those T cells improved properties to recognize target cells and overcome fundamental disease defense mechanisms.
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