Core Scientific CORZ
United StatesTechnology · Software - InfrastructureUSD
33.05 USD (+107.3%)
21 analysts
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Core Scientific is a digital infrastructure company that operates high-performance data centers, primarily for cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) mining and, increasingly, for hosting AI and HPC computing.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth10.0
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop0.3
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Demanding valuation3.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold in the portfolio only for high-risk profiles that believe in the long-term growth thesis of AI and Bitcoin; the current multiple already discounts much of the future success.
Core Scientific shows explosive revenue growth of 108.8% and a very strong net cash position (Net Debt/EBITDA of -33.71), but its valuation is extremely demanding (forward P/E of 97.94) and its operating margin is low (6.87%), reflecting a rapidly expanding business with profitability still to consolidate.
Dependence on the price of Bitcoin and on demand for AI compute capacity makes its profitability and valuation extremely sensitive to a shift in market sentiment or a decline in demand for data centers.
Context and risks
No recent news and no material exposure to current macro factors: the rise in long-term rates and dollar strength do not directly affect a cloud computing and cryptocurrency mining infrastructure business, which does not depend on commodities or shipping routes. The main risk is operational and business model related, not macro.
Is Core Scientific stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn Price / sales, it trades 120% above the Technology median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price / sales | 11.6 | 5.3 | +120% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 3.9 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 33.05 USD, +107.3% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.7 (sector 6.4), Growth 10.0 (sector 7.5).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 97.9
- EV / EBITDA
- −99.2
- Price / book
- −2.1
- Price / sales
- 11.6
- Market cap
- 5.1B USD
- Enterprise value
- 7.8B USD
Profitability
- ROA
- −2.4%
- Gross margin
- 32.1%
- Operating margin
- 6.9%
- Net margin
- 0.0%
- Free cash flow
- 464.8M USD
- FCF yield
- 9.1%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 4.4B USD
- Net debt
- 2.6B USD
- Cash
- 1.8B USD
- EBITDA
- −78.2M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −33.71
- Current ratio
- 0.89
- Quick ratio
- 0.65
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +108.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- −4.25 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 0.16 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 5.48
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (21)
- Target price
- 33.05 USD
- 52-week range
- 13.36 – 30.46
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Is Core Scientific stock cheap or expensive?
On Price / sales, it trades 120% above the Technology median. Valuation score: 3.9 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 33.05 USD, +107.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Core Scientific get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.8 out of 10, rank 1,778 of 2,130 (better than 16% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (10.0) and its weakest, Risk & Context (0.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Core Scientific worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.8B USD.
How much debt does Core Scientific have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 2.6B USD.
Does Core Scientific pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Core Scientific stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 13.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 13.36 and 30.46 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Core Scientific?
21 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 33.05 USD (+107.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.