Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ)
NEUTRALFundamental
31
Price
$17.82
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
Fair Value
$21.20
Current Price
$17.82
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value Range
$13.78 - $28.62
Estimation Methods
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)
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- 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
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
Low quality: investigate accounting
Share Dilution
Issuing new shares, diluting ownership
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Adam Sullivan | CEO, President & Director | 33 |
| Mr. James P. Nygaard Jr. | Executive VP & CFO | 50 |
| Mr. Todd M. Duchene J.D. | Executive VP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary | 61 |
| Mr. Matt Brown | Chief Operating Officer | - |
| Mr. Jorge Ray | Chief Accounting Officer | 42 |
| Mr. Larry Kom Ph.D. | Chief Technology Officer | - |
| Mr. Jonathan David Charbonneau | Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Marketing | - |
| Mr. Sean T. Kimble | Chief Human Resources Officer | 60 |
| Mr. Jeff Taylor | Chief Information Security Officer | - |
| Mr. Russell Cann | Chief 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 agoPOSITIVECore 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.
- 7/7/2026POSITIVECore 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.
- 5/7/2026NEGATIVECore 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.
- 5/6/2026NEGATIVECore 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.
- 4/28/2026POSITIVEBitcoin 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.
- 4/23/2026NEUTRALCore 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.
- 4/21/2026NEUTRALCore 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.
- 4/21/2026POSITIVECore 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.
- 3/27/2026POSITIVECoreWeave 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