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Sphere 3D Corp(ANY)

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09/25/2026
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09/25/2026: ANY (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Sphere 3D Corp is a technology firm that has pivoted its primary business from legacy enterprise storage to industrial-scale Bitcoin mining. Its strengths include a dual-segment business model and the agility to scale infrastructure in the crypto sector. The investment story centers on the company’s ability to grow its hash rate and capitalize on potential appreciation in Bitcoin prices. However, risks are significant, including extreme price volatility, intense competition from larger mining operators, and the regulatory uncertainty inherent in crypto mining. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors with high risk tolerance; stakeholders should monitor Bitcoin price trends and production efficiency metrics.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitInvestors seeking exposure to the crypto mining industry may find interest, though the company is a smaller player compared to industry leaders.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock's high volatility often attracts momentum traders during periods of Bitcoin price rallies.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is often tied to volatile asset prices rather than traditional earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and retains capital for growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe business model entails high sensitivity to Bitcoin prices and operational risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe company's stock is highly correlated with Bitcoin price swings.
Valuation riskHighValuations fluctuate rapidly based on market sentiment toward crypto assets.
Competition risk (Crypto Mining)HighLarge competitors with economies of scale can drive down margins.
Business qualityMediumThe firm operates in a capital-intensive industry requiring constant tech refreshes.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income stream is provided to shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highManaging the shift between legacy software and mining requires operational precision.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 62.9%
Avg. Invested days 34
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Upturn Scorecard

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ANY receives a 2-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ANY has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-126.8%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -211.2%), negative revenue growth (-32.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ANY's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 27.4%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
ANY's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -32.7% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-126.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-74.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.3% and approximately 60.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 26.81% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

UBS Group AG 0.37%
BNP Paribas Arbitrage, SA 0.37%
Jane Street Group LLC 0.31%
StoneX Group Inc 0.18%
Sowell Financial Services, LLC 0.14%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ANY generates approximately $235 of gross profit, $-1,119 of operating income, and $-2,112 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -0.01% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ANY has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 30.54M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 30
Volume (30-day avg) 540.1K shares
Beta 3.33
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 12.60
Updated Date 09/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 12.60
Updated Date 09/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -9.21

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Bitcoin MiningRevenue generated from Bitcoin production using ASIC mining hardware.The company makes money when the value of the Bitcoin it mines exceeds its electricity and operational costs.
Data ServicesLegacy revenue from enterprise storage solutions and hardware maintenance.Provides a smaller, more stable but slower-growing revenue stream compared to mining.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 31.49M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.14
Enterprise Value 31.49M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.24
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.43
Shares Outstanding 10.57M
Shares Floating 6.37M
Shares Outstanding 10.57M
Shares Floating 6.37M
Percent Insiders 26.81
Percent Institutions 3.33

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Sphere 3D Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Stamford, CT, United States
IPO Launch date 2008-06-24
CEO & Director Mr. Joel Block
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 2
Full time employees 2

Sphere 3D Corp. engages in the bitcoin mining business. The company is involved with bitcoin mining pool operators as its customers to provide a service to perform hash calculations for the mining pool operators. The company is based in Stamford, Connecticut.