How will the acquisition of the 50 MW mining facility affect Cango Inc.'s revenue and profit forecasts?
Fundamental impact
The $19.5 million cash purchase adds a 50 MW, fully‑operational Bitcoin‑hashing plant to Cango’s balance sheet. Assuming the facility runs at a realistic 85 % capacity factor and the average Georgia power cost stays near $0.06 kWh, the plant can generate roughly 3.2 EH/s per month. At current Bitcoin mining economics (≈ $0.00000045 USD per hash) this translates into ≈ $1.2 – $1.5 million of gross mining revenue per month, or $14‑$18 million of annual revenue—a material uplift to Cango’s top line given its FY‑2025 revenue of about $30 million.
Because the acquisition is cash‑only, there is no immediate dilution, but the plant introduces new operating expenses (electricity, maintenance, staff) that will erode margins. If Cango can secure a long‑term, sub‑$0.05 kWh power contract, the net mining margin should hover around 30‑35 %, yielding ≈ $4‑5 million of incremental EBITDA for FY‑2026. Consequently, analysts are likely to raise the 2025‑2026 revenue forecast by ~45 % and the profit forecast by ~30‑40 %, while still tempering expectations with the volatility of Bitcoin prices and potential regulatory headwinds.
Trading implications
The acquisition signals a strategic shift toward an “energy‑first” model, which the market has priced in positively (sentiment score 70). The stock has already seen a modest rally on the news, but the upside remains if the company confirms the projected mining margins in its next earnings release.
Actionable view: Maintain a bullish‑to‑neutral stance. If the price pulls back 5‑7 % from the current level, consider a small‑position entry with a target of 12‑15 % upside, contingent on a beat‑and‑raise earnings call (i.e., revenue > $45 million, EBITDA > $8 million). Conversely, a failure to secure low‑cost power or a sharp Bitcoin price decline could compress margins, so a tight stop just below the entry is prudent. Keep an eye on utility rate announcements in Georgia and Bitcoin’s price trajectory, as both will dictate whether the upgraded forecasts hold.