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Cleanspark (CLSK)


Market Price (12/8/2025): $13.73 | Market Cap: $3.9 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Internet Services & Infrastructure

Cleanspark (CLSK)


Market Price (12/8/2025): $13.73
Market Cap: $3.9 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Internet Services & Infrastructure

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.3%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -107 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -14%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 102%
Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -60%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -134%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Crypto & Blockchain, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Bitcoin Mining, Solar Energy Generation, Show more.
Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 52%
3  Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 28%
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.3%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 102%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Crypto & Blockchain, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Bitcoin Mining, Solar Energy Generation, Show more.
3 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -107 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -14%
4 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -60%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -134%
5 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 52%
6 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 28%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CLSK Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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1. Record-Breaking Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results: CleanSpark announced record revenue of $766.3 million for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, marking a 102.2% increase year-over-year. The company also reported a net income of $364.5 million, highlighting substantial financial growth.

2. Strategic Pivot to AI Computing: In October 2025, CleanSpark revealed a strategic move to diversify its business by integrating high-performance computing (AI) services. This expansion beyond its core Bitcoin mining operations was influenced by evolving market dynamics, including diminishing Bitcoin mining rewards and increasing energy costs.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CLSK Return4308%-67%-79%441%-17%63%2181%
Peers Return500%39%-52%316%1%97%3162%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CLSK Win Rate75%17%42%67%42%70% 
Peers Win Rate35%32%18%50%51%74% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CLSK Max Drawdown0%-67%-81%-1%-38%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-12%-53%-0%-40%-47% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: MARA, RIOT, CORZ, HUT, CIFR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/5/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCLSKS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-95.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven2169.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-80.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven400.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven111 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-85.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven609.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven68 days120 days

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In The Past

Cleanspark's stock fell -95.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/7/2021. A -95.6% loss requires a 2169.1% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
8.3%8.3%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
5.5%5.5%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.7%14.7%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
6.9%6.9%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
9.0%9.0%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
8.3%8.3%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
5.5%5.5%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
14.7%14.7%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
6.9%6.9%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
9.0%9.0%0.0%

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Financials

CLSKMARARIOTCORZHUTCIFRMedian
NameCleanspa.MARA Riot Pla.Core Sci.Hut 8 Cipher M. 
Mkt Price13.7111.7414.9417.1142.4319.2816.02
Mkt Cap3.94.45.25.54.57.64.8
Rev LTM766919637334668206653
Op Inc LTM-107-625-324-159403-142-150
FCF LTM-1,024-1,323-1,631-354-752-522-888
FCF 3Y Avg-794-736-906-123-302-328-532
CFO LTM-461-891-566139-104-182-322
CFO 3Y Avg-237-554-229116-59-116-173

Growth & Margins

CLSKMARARIOTCORZHUTCIFRMedian
NameCleanspa.MARA Riot Pla.Core Sci.Hut 8 Cipher M. 
Rev Chg LTM102.2%53.5%103.6%-40.1%88.7%35.4%71.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg87.8%82.7%37.8%-21.9%135.5%-82.7%
Rev Chg Q150.5%91.7%112.6%-14.9%279.5%197.5%131.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM21.3%15.1%17.6%-4.1%21.4%30.0%19.4%
Op Mgn LTM-14.0%-68.0%-50.8%-47.5%60.3%-68.7%-49.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-34.8%-57.8%-80.1%-19.5%35.9%-65.1%-46.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.5%7.5%18.4%-5.9%0.9%25.0%5.0%
CFO/Rev LTM-60.2%-97.0%-88.8%41.6%-15.5%-88.4%-74.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-44.0%-98.4%-42.8%27.9%-20.6%-75.2%-43.4%
FCF/Rev LTM-133.6%-144.0%-256.0%-106.0%-112.5%-252.7%-138.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-199.5%-123.8%-207.0%-36.0%-61.5%-204.0%-161.7%

Valuation

CLSKMARARIOTCORZHUTCIFRMedian
NameCleanspa.MARA Riot Pla.Core Sci.Hut 8 Cipher M. 
Mkt Cap3.94.45.25.54.57.64.8
P/S5.17.410.417.15.524.08.9
P/EBIT9.35.635.8-14.99.8-72.87.5
P/E10.67.340.3-7.417.9-70.29.0
P/CFO-8.4-7.6-11.741.1-35.5-27.1-10.0
Total Yield9.4%13.6%2.5%-13.4%5.6%-1.4%4.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-41.8%-18.1%-26.4%---18.9%-22.7%
D/E0.20.50.10.20.10.20.2
Net D/E-0.00.40.10.10.1-0.00.1

Returns

CLSKMARARIOTCORZHUTCIFRMedian
NameCleanspa.MARA Riot Pla.Core Sci.Hut 8 Cipher M. 
1M Rtn-11.9%-26.0%-12.2%-15.3%-4.8%-6.8%-12.0%
3M Rtn48.4%-22.7%12.4%25.6%67.2%156.4%37.0%
6M Rtn40.1%-25.6%51.7%40.4%128.5%394.4%46.0%
12M Rtn-8.4%-55.6%15.4%0.7%40.3%171.2%8.0%
3Y Rtn550.0%117.8%241.9%--2,280.2%395.9%
1M Excs Rtn-18.4%-32.6%-22.3%-22.6%-10.8%-23.1%-22.5%
3M Excs Rtn43.8%-28.5%5.4%17.1%60.7%144.0%30.4%
6M Excs Rtn25.6%-40.1%37.2%25.9%114.0%379.9%31.5%
12M Excs Rtn-15.2%-66.8%9.5%-9.4%55.8%197.9%0.1%
3Y Excs Rtn441.2%17.4%152.9%--2,298.3%297.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Bitcoin mining379168131  
Other services revenue 01  
Total379168132  


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity77,893,333
Short Interest: % Change Since 1031202535.0%
Average Daily Volume34,110,616
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.28
Basic Shares Quantity282,289,153
Short % of Basic Shares27.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/25/202513.8%27.2% 
8/8/2025-2.0%-3.2%-4.0%
5/8/20256.0%7.8%16.6%
12/2/2024-3.9%-6.6%-34.9%
8/9/2024-2.6%3.3%-18.4%
5/9/20241.3%4.6%-4.8%
2/8/202432.9%64.1%61.0%
11/30/202322.4%48.1%74.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive12128
# Negative8812
Median Positive5.9%21.2%59.6%
Median Negative-9.7%-8.5%-10.4%
Max Positive32.9%86.3%647.3%
Max Negative-16.7%-24.1%-34.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251125202510-K 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024206202510-Q 12/31/2024
93020241203202410-K 9/30/2024
6302024809202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023208202410-Q 12/31/2023
93020231201202310-K 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023510202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022209202310-Q 12/31/2022
93020221215202210-K 9/30/2022
6302022810202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022510202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021209202210-Q 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Beynon Roger Paul 5212025Sell10.5150,000525,2851,318,581Form
1Wood Thomas Leigh 3242025Sell8.0444,444357,3301,018,957Form
2Cavaleri Amanda 3242025Sell7.369,00066,2401,061,967Form
3Monnig TaylorChief Technology Officer12272024Sell10.401,35014,0402,095,808Form