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Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)

NEUTRAL
TechnologySoftware - InfrastructureUnited States

Fundamental

31

Price

$17.98

Market Cap

$5.56B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Core Scientific, Inc. provides infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining in the United States. It operates through three segments: Colocation, Digital Asset Self-Mining, and Digital Asset Hosted Mining. The company offers space, power, cooling, facilities operations, security, and other services to third-party customers to support workloads for machine learning and artificial intelligence; deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of its customers' digital asset mining equipment; and electrical power, repair, and other infrastructure services for its customers to operate, maintain, and mine digital assets. It is also involved in the deployment and operation of its fleet of miners within its digital infrastructure as part of a pool of users that process transactions conducted on one or more blockchain networks to receive digital assets in the form of bitcoin. It also deploys and operates its fleet of miners within its digital infrastructure as part of a pool of users that process transactions conducted on one or more blockchain networks; and provides hosting services for digital asset mining customers, which include deployment, monitoring, trouble shooting, optimization, and maintenance of its customers' digital asset mining equipment. Core Scientific, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$440M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$-1.43B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$-451M

Total Equity

$-963M

Total Liabilities

$3.31B

Current Ratio

0.89

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

Fairly Valued

Fair Value

$21.20

Current Price

$17.98

Margin of Safety

+15.2%

Fair Value Range

$13.78 - $28.62

Estimation Methods

Analyst Target:$37.13
DCF:$1.30
PE-based:-
Graham Growth:-
EPV:-
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (23B / 3H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-4259.33%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

-

ROE

30.0%

P/B Ratio

-

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

28.3%

ROIC

-17.6%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-17.6%

WACC

10.2%

ROIC − WACC

-27.8 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (5)

  • Price CAGR 12.60%
  • Current Ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 39.5%
  • Analyst Consensus 88% Buy

Failed (11)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • ROIC -17.6%
  • Gross Margin 28.3%
  • Operating Margin -127.4%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • ROE -94.1%
  • Earnings Surprise avg -1430.9%
  • Share Dilution 11.1%
  • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

Unavailable (11)

  • P/FCF NaN
  • P/B Ratio NaN
  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • CapEx intensity
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Price below Graham Number
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/Net Income)
  • Net Margin Trend (invalid data)

Piotroski F-Score

4/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

-

Low quality: investigate accounting

Share Dilution

11.1%

Issuing new shares, diluting ownership

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Adam SullivanCEO, President & Director33
Mr. James P. Nygaard Jr.Executive VP & CFO50
Mr. Todd M. Duchene J.D.Executive VP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary61
Mr. Matt BrownChief Operating Officer-
Mr. Jorge RayChief Accounting Officer42
Mr. Larry Kom Ph.D.Chief Technology Officer-
Mr. Jonathan David CharbonneauSenior Vice President of Investor Relations & Marketing-
Mr. Sean T. KimbleChief Human Resources Officer60
Mr. Jeff TaylorChief Information Security Officer-
Mr. Russell CannChief Development Officer-

Audit Risk

10

Board Risk

10

Compensation Risk

9

Shareholder Rights Risk

7

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Latest News

Recent headlines for CORZ, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 28d agoPOSITIVE
    Core Scientific revenue doubles in Q2 as AI colocation expansion accelerates

    Core Scientific Inc. announced a significant doubling of its second-quarter revenue, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of its AI colocation services, which have now become its largest revenue-generating business segment. Despite a reported net loss of $1.15 billion due to a non-cash accounting charge, the underlying operational performance and strategic shift towards AI infrastructure are highly encouraging for investors. This revenue surge indicates strong market demand for specialized AI hosting solutions and positions Core Scientific as a key player in the burgeoning AI data center market, potentially leading to increased market share and future profitability.

  • 7/7/2026POSITIVE
    Core Scientific’s CoreWeave Deal Shows Miners Are Chasing AI As Well As Bitcoin

    Core Scientific has entered into a significant long-term hosting agreement with CoreWeave, a prominent AI infrastructure provider. This deal signifies a strategic pivot for Bitcoin miners, demonstrating their ability to leverage existing infrastructure beyond Bitcoin mining to cater to the burgeoning demand for AI computing power. The agreement is expected to enhance Core Scientific's revenue streams and operational flexibility, positioning it to capitalize on the growing AI sector. Investors may view this diversification as a positive step towards more stable and varied income generation, reducing reliance solely on cryptocurrency market volatility.

  • 5/7/2026NEGATIVE
    Core Scientific posts $347M loss as AI hosting overtakes Bitcoin mining

    Core Scientific Inc. reported a significant $347 million loss for the quarter, a stark indicator of financial distress. While the company mined 279 BTC, this represents a 45% year-over-year decline, highlighting a sharp contraction in its core Bitcoin mining operations. The shift in revenue generation, with the colocation business now surpassing mining, suggests a strategic pivot under duress rather than a successful diversification. Investors should note the substantial financial deficit and the declining Bitcoin production, which raise concerns about the company's profitability and future viability.

  • 5/6/2026NEGATIVE
    Core Scientific Stock Drops On Wider-Than-Expected Q1 Loss

    Core Scientific Inc. reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss, causing its stock to drop. The company's financial performance in Q1 revealed a significant loss, exceeding analyst projections and raising concerns among investors about its operational efficiency and profitability. This negative development suggests potential headwinds for the company, impacting its market valuation and investor sentiment. The wider loss indicates challenges in managing costs or generating sufficient revenue, prompting a reassessment of its investment potential.

  • 4/28/2026POSITIVE
    Bitcoin miner Core Scientific shifts to AI with 1.5GW data center push

    Core Scientific, a major Bitcoin miner, is pivoting its Pecos, Texas facility into a 1.5GW AI colocation data center. The company is repurposing 300MW of its existing Bitcoin mining capacity to host high-density AI servers. This strategic shift aims to diversify revenue streams beyond cryptocurrency mining and capitalize on the burgeoning demand for AI infrastructure. For investors, this move signals a proactive adaptation to market trends, potentially unlocking new growth avenues and improving profitability by leveraging existing infrastructure for a higher-margin business.

  • 4/23/2026NEUTRAL
    Core Scientific Seeks $3.3B As It Shifts From Bitcoin Mining To AI Data Centers

    Core Scientific, a major Bitcoin miner, is seeking to raise $3.3 billion through senior secured notes as it pivots its business strategy. The company plans to transition away from Bitcoin mining operations and focus on developing AI data centers. This strategic shift aims to capitalize on the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. While the capital raise indicates a significant strategic move, the immediate impact on the company's valuation remains uncertain as the transition is in its early stages. Investors will be watching for execution and market reception of the new AI-focused business model.

  • 4/21/2026NEUTRAL
    Core Scientific plans $3.3B debt raise to fund AI data center push

    Core Scientific Inc. is planning a significant debt raise of $3.3 billion, aiming to refinance existing short-term obligations and aggressively expand its US data center infrastructure. This strategic move is driven by the burgeoning demand for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, a sector the broader mining industry is increasingly pivoting towards. While the debt issuance signals a commitment to growth and adaptation, the substantial financial undertaking introduces leverage and potential dilution risks for shareholders. Investors will monitor the terms of the debt and the company's execution capabilities in capitalizing on the AI data center boom.

  • 4/21/2026POSITIVE
    Core Scientific’s $3.3 Billion Deal Fuels AI Junk-Bond Wave

    Core Scientific Inc. is set to raise $3.3 billion through a junk-bond sale, signaling a significant influx of capital into the AI infrastructure sector. This move by the Bitcoin miner, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, highlights the growing demand for high-yield debt to finance the burgeoning AI industry. The substantial bond issuance indicates strong investor appetite for companies involved in AI-related hardware and operations, potentially boosting Core Scientific's financial standing and operational capacity. Investors will monitor the success of this debt offering as a bellwether for AI infrastructure financing.

  • 3/27/2026POSITIVE
    CoreWeave Partner Core Scientific's Stock Jumps In Momentum After $1 Billion Financing Deal

    Core Scientific Inc. (CORZ) experienced a significant stock surge following the announcement of a $1 billion financing deal. This substantial capital injection is expected to bolster the company's operational capacity and strategic growth initiatives, particularly in its partnership with CoreWeave, a leading cloud provider for AI. The financing is crucial for expanding its high-performance computing infrastructure, essential for the growing demands of AI workloads. Investors view this deal as a strong indicator of financial stability and future growth potential, driving momentum in the stock price.

via Markets Gazette