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Cipher Mining Inc(CIFR)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$7.11
11/11/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CIFR

11/11/2026: CIFR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cipher Mining Inc is an industrial-scale Bitcoin mining company that operates specialized data centers to secure the blockchain network. The company is known for its focus on low-cost power procurement and disciplined infrastructure expansion, which supports its operational efficiency. Its primary growth opportunity lies in scaling its mining capacity while simultaneously pivoting toward high-performance computing to support AI and other data-intensive workloads. Key risks include intense Bitcoin price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and the capital-intensive nature of the mining business. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the Bitcoin ecosystem and emerging digital infrastructure trends.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers high-beta exposure to the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem and infrastructure scaling.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often exhibits high sensitivity to crypto market cycles and Bitcoin price rallies.
Value investorWeak fitHigh capital intensity and volatility make it difficult to apply traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company retains all earnings for growth and does not pay dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExtreme volatility in Bitcoin price and operational risks make this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe company's revenue is directly tied to the price of Bitcoin, which is highly unstable.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket sentiment can lead to wide swings in valuation relative to actual mining assets.
Competition risk (Mining)HighThe industry is capital intensive and highly competitive, putting pressure on profit margins.
Business qualityMediumWhile the infrastructure is modern, the business model relies heavily on external blockchain factors.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income generation for shareholders through dividends.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends on timely infrastructure deployment and efficient power procurement.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 66.82%
Avg. Invested days 20
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CIFR receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CIFR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+48.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-1742.2%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -310.7%), weak profitability (net margin -367.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CIFR's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 45.5%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CIFR's strongest growth driver at +48.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-1742.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-206.5%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 91.3% and approximately 80.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.31% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

V3 Holding Ltd. 12.78%
BlackRock Inc 6.66%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.29%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.61%
Jane Street Group LLC 3.38%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CIFR generates approximately $284 of gross profit, $-1,507 of operating income, and $-3,107 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.40%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CIFR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector snapshot as of 2026-11-10

Sector

Technology

Signal
Caution
Sentiment
Near Bearish
Market state
Weak Bullish / Near Bearish
Momentum
Rapid Breadth Deterioration
BUY participation
27.7%
Active BUY / eligible
33 / 119
22-session BUY-count change
-40

BUY participation is falling rapidly, suggesting elevated market vulnerability.

Industry

Information Technology Services

BUY participation
75.0%
Active BUY / eligible
3 / 4
22-session BUY-count change
+1

Eligible universe: 4 stocks.

The sector signal does not change this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.98B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 22.86
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 22.86
Volume (30-day avg) 53.3M shares
Beta 3.54
52 Weeks Range 5.07 - 30.14
Updated Date 11/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.07 - 30.14
Updated Date 11/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.77

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Bitcoin MiningOperation of specialized data centers to mine Bitcoin and earn block rewards.The company earns revenue by validating transactions on the Bitcoin network and collecting Bitcoin as a reward.
Data Center InfrastructureLeasing and managing power and cooling infrastructure for mining hardware.They provide the physical building and electricity access required to host heavy-duty computing machines.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 32.47
Enterprise Value 8.07B
Price to Sales(TTM) 20.4
Enterprise Value 8.07B
Price to Sales(TTM) 20.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 55.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.93
Shares Outstanding 456.37M
Shares Floating 368.39M
Shares Outstanding 456.37M
Shares Floating 368.39M
Percent Insiders 3.31
Percent Institutions 91.29

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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