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Argo Blockchain PLC ADR (ARBK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/20/2025: ARBK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -61.03% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 02/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 31.94M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 0.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 0.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 585775 | Beta 3.47 | 52 Weeks Range 0.43 - 2.78 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.43 - 2.78 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.9 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -90.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) -48.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -15.43% | Return on Equity (TTM) -438.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 100 | Enterprise Value 67340427 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 |
Enterprise Value 67340427 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.12 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 129.44 | Shares Outstanding 63635200 | Shares Floating 507050386 |
Shares Outstanding 63635200 | Shares Floating 507050386 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.11 | Percent Institutions 2.78 |
AI Summary
Argo Blockchain PLC ADR: A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile
History and Background
Argo Blockchain PLC (ARB) is a global cryptocurrency mining company headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in 2021, ARB focuses on large-scale mining of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.
Core Business
ARB primarily focuses on two key activities:
- Bitcoin Mining: ARB operates two large mining facilities in Texas (Helios) and Quebec (Terra), utilizing low-cost renewable energy sources.
- Hosting: ARB offers cryptocurrency mining hosting and data center facilities to other mining entities.
Leadership and Structure
The current leadership team of Argo Blockchain includes:
- Peter Wall: Chairman & CEO
- Madelena Kalenkoska: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Seif el-Swaify: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Jeff Loucks: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Top Products and Market Share
Products:
- Bitcoin Mining Services
- Cryptocurrency Mining Hosting
Market Share:
- Global Market Share (BTC): ~0.5%
- US Market Share (BTC): ~2%
Competition:
- Riot Blockchain (RIOT): ~3% of global market share
- Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA): ~4.8% of global market share
- Hut 8 Mining Corp. (HUT): ~1.3% of global market share
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global crypto mining market is expected to reach $39.22 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 18.5%.
Financial Performance
Revenue:
- 2022 revenue: $62.4 million
- 2021 revenue: $114.4 million
Net Income:
- 2022 net loss: $1.38 billion
Profit Margin:
- 2022 net profit margin: -2219.5%
Earnings per Share (EPS):
- 2022 EPS: -$90.36
Dividends and Shareholder Returns
ARB currently does not pay dividends to shareholders.
Growth Trajectory
ARB's historical growth has been volatile due to the fluctuating price of Bitcoin. The drop in stock value in 2022 is attributed to the broader crypto bear market.
Future Growth Projections
Future growth relies heavily on the recovery and growth of the overall Bitcoin market. ARB aims to expand its mining facilities and offer new cryptocurrency mining services.
Market Dynamics
The cryptocurrency mining industry has high barriers to entry due to the significant capital and energy requirements. The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources and the evolving regulatory landscape are key trends affecting ARB.
Competitive Advantages:
- Access to low-cost renewable energy
- Large-scale infrastructure
- Experienced leadership team
Disadvantages:
- Volatility of the crypto market
- Competition in the mining industry
Potential Challenges and Opportunities
Challenges:
- Fluctuation in Bitcoin price
- Rising energy costs
- Regulatory uncertainties
Opportunities:
- Expansion to new geographic locations
- Offering additional cryptocurrency mining services
- Partnering with other crypto entities
Recent Acquisitions
In 2021, ARB acquired the Helios facility in Texas for $65 million and the Terra facility in Quebec for $17.5 million. These acquisitions significantly increased ARB's mining capacity.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating
Based on the information analyzed above, an AI-based rating system assigns Argo Blockchain PLC ADR a score of 6 out of 10.
The rating considers factors such as:
- Financial performance (negative due to 2022 market downturn)
- Market position (growing player with established infrastructure)
- Future prospects (reliant on Bitcoin market recovery and growth)
Disclaimer: This is not a recommendation to buy or sell shares in Argo Blockchain PLC ADR. Please do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decisions.
Sources:
- Argo Blockchain PLC website: https://www.argoblockchain.com/
- Nasdaq: https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/arb
- Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview/ARB.O
- Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ARB/news
- Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/arb/
About Argo Blockchain PLC ADR
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-09-23 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Capital Markets | Full time employees 30 | Website https://www.argoblockchain.com |
Full time employees 30 | Website https://www.argoblockchain.com | ||
Argo Blockchain plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies mining business worldwide. It engages in mining purpose-built computers for complex cryptographic algorithms. The company was formerly known as GoSun Blockchain Limited and changed its name to Argo Blockchain plc in December 2017. Argo Blockchain plc was incorporated in 2017 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
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