Core Scientific Inc (CORZ) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Massive HPC power contracts with AMD and CoreWeave validate the AI pivot, but $4.30B in debt and negative equity create acute solvency risk.
Investment score: 34/100
Analysis as of
Is Core Scientific Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model rates Core Scientific an AVOID due to high balance sheet leverage ($4.30B debt), negative total equity (-$2.42B), and heavy quarterly cash burn, despite impressive long-term HPC colocation contracts.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 35/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 30/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 30/100 (weight 15%)
Core Scientific Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for CORZ
- AMD AI Infrastructure Partnership Anchor
What speaks against CORZ
- Negative Stockholders' Equity (-$2.42B) and $4.30B Debt Load
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORZ | n/a | 11.9x | n/a | 28.3% | -325.9% | -18.4% |
| TTAN | n/a | 6.0x | n/a | 71.1% | -12.1% | 2.0% |
| CIFR | n/a | 33.1x | n/a | -20.0% | -585.8% | -23.7% |
| QBTS | n/a | 489.5x | n/a | 64.2% | -2001.6% | -2.0% |
| PEGA | 18.1x | 3.3x | 28.2x | 75.6% | 18.7% | 8.9% |
| ZETA | n/a | 5.2x | 106.1x | 61.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% |
| Peer median | n/a | 6.0x | n/a | 64.2% | -12.1% | 2.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Core Scientific Inc (CORZ)
Is CORZ stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Core Scientific Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 34/100. The model rates Core Scientific an AVOID due to high balance sheet leverage ($4.30B debt), negative total equity (-$2.42B), and heavy quarterly cash burn, despite impressive long-term HPC colocation contracts. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is CORZ stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for CORZ is AVOID with an investment score of 34/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.