Integrated Ventures Inc (INTV) QQ4 2023 Results: Revenue Growth Amid Margin Erosion and Liquidity Strains in a Volatile Tech/Mining Landscape
Executive Summary
Integrated Ventures Inc (INTV) reported QQ4 2023 results that show a modest revenue uptick on a year-over-year basis but a continuation of deep profitability challenges and liquidity stress. Revenue for QQ4 2023 totaled $1.496 million, up 304% year over year vs. the prior-year Q4, driven by continued mining activity and related services. However, gross profit was negative by $0.907 million, yielding a gross margin of -60.6%. The company posted an operating loss of $22.113 million and a net loss of $22.143 million for the quarter, structure largely driven by oversized operating expenses and non-cash items, most notably stock-based compensation of $14.75 million in the period, along with depreciation/amortization of $1.306 million. EBITDA was deeply negative at $(20.814) million, and the EBITDA margin stood at about -13.91%. The balance sheet reflects material liquidity and solvency risks, including cash and cash equivalents of $0.258 million, total current liabilities of $2.975 million against meager current assets of $0.265 million, and negative shareholders’ equity of approximately $(0.510) million. Net debt stood at roughly $(0.242) million on a $0.5 million gross debt load, signaling a fragile liquidity position. CFO was negative at $(1.193) million, and free cash flow was $(1.161) million for the quarter, underscoring continued cash burn.
Notably, later-quarter data incorporated into the four-quarter view shows some early signs of operational improvement in 2024, with the EBITDA turning positive in 2024-Q2 to $0.415 million on revenue of $1.728 million and a net loss narrowing to approximately $(0.562) million. While this indicates some leverage from cost structure changes or one-off items, it remains insufficient to declare a sustainable earnings trajectory absent further cost discipline, scalable revenue growth, or favorable commodity/macro conditions. The lack of management-provided forward guidance in the data limits visibility, so investors must weigh the historical cash burn and negative equity against any emerging operational signals and potential financing options.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
1.50M
QoQ: -13.40% | YoY:304.13%
Gross Profit
-907.25K
-60.63% margin
QoQ: -379.11% | YoY:-194.18%
Operating Income
-22.11M
QoQ: -4 205.60% | YoY:-3 521.33%
Net Income
-22.14M
QoQ: -3 839.14% | YoY:-1 486.33%
EPS
-7.76
QoQ: -5 869.23% | YoY:-1 008.57%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Key Insights
QQ4 2023 revenue: $1.496 million; YoY growth of 304.13%; QoQ decline of 13.40%.
Net income: $(22.143) million; net margin: (14.80%).
Financial Highlights
Revenue and profitability:
- QQ4 2023 revenue: $1.496 million; YoY growth of 304.13%; QoQ decline of 13.40%.
- QQ4 2023 gross profit: $(0.907) million; gross margin: (60.63%) (YoY: -194.18%; QoQ: -379.11%).
- EBITDA: $(20.814) million; EBITDA margin: (13.91%).
- Operating income: $(22.113) million; operating margin: (14.78%).
- Net income: $(22.143) million; net margin: (14.80%).
- EPS (diluted): $(7.75); weighted average shares for diluted EPS: 2.856 million.
Liquidity and balance sheet:
- Cash and cash equivalents: $0.258 million; total assets: $6.590 million.
- Total current liabilities: $2.975 million; total liabilities: $7.100 million; total stockholders’ equity: $(0.510) million (negative).
- Current ratio: 0.089; quick ratio: 0.089; cash ratio: 0.087.
- Net debt: $(0.242) million; gross debt: $0.500 million.
Cash flow and capital allocation:
- Net cash from operating activities: $(1.193) million; free cash flow: $(1.161) million.
- Capital expenditures: $0.0325 million; acquisitions net: $(1.120) million (net effect varies by reporting period).
- Financing: net cash from financing activities: $0.894 million; dividends paid: $(0.256) million.
- Notable non-cash/one-off items: stock-based compensation historically large in QQ4 2023; depreciation & amortization: $(1.306) million.
Operational momentum (4-quarter view and cadence):
- The company shows volatility quarter-to-quarter with a significant swing in EBITDA driven by operating expense structure and non-cash items. The 2024-Q2 data indicates a partial turn toward EBITDA profitability despite still reporting a net loss, suggesting potential leverage if cost structure can be stabilized and revenue trajectory maintained.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
1.50M
304.13%
-13.40%
Gross Profit
-907.25K
-194.18%
-379.11%
Operating Income
-22.11M
-3 521.33%
-4 205.60%
Net Income
-22.14M
-1 486.33%
-3 839.14%
EPS
-7.76
-1 008.57%
-5 869.23%
Key Financial Ratios
currentRatio
0.09
grossProfitMargin
-60.6%
operatingProfitMargin
-1478%
netProfitMargin
-1480%
returnOnAssets
-336%
returnOnEquity
4343%
debtEquityRatio
-0.98
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$-0.42
freeCashFlowPerShare
$-0.41
dividendPayoutRatio
-1.15%
priceToBookRatio
-16.52
priceEarningsRatio
-0.1
Net Income vs. Revenue
Expense Breakdown
Management Commentary
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Forward Guidance
No formal forward guidance is included in the provided data for INTV QQ4 2023. Given the crypto mining exposure, near-term guidance would likely hinge on: (1) BTC price and mining difficulty trajectory, (2) electricity costs and energy efficiency measures, (3) any capex or opex optimization following the 2023 fiscal period, and (4) potential strategic alternatives (e.g., monetization of rigs, partnerships, or software initiatives). In the absence of explicit guidance, a scenario-based view suggests:
- Base case: modest revenue growth contingent on stable or improving mining economics; continued tight control of operating expenses; EBITDA improvement but ongoing net losses until scale efficiencies materialize.
- Bear case: sustained commodity/crypto headwinds and rising costs leading to deeper losses; limited access to capital given negative equity.
- Bull case: material EBITDA expansion if cost reductions surpass revenue declines or if a successful monetization/repurposing strategy (hardware/software) unlocks additional margin and cash flow.
Investors should monitor BTC price, energy costs, mining efficiency improvements, capex plans, and any disclosure of financing arrangements or equity infusions that could meaningfully alter liquidity and solvency dynamics.
Competitive Position
Company
Gross Margin
Operating Margin
Return on Equity
P/E Ratio
INTV Focus
-60.63%
-14.78%
43.43%
-9.51%
BLQC
0.00%
0.00%
25.20%
-1.23%
CINGF
2.71%
12.04%
-10.00%
-2.32%
HLLPF
11.60%
-12.60%
-17.40%
-3.44%
PTOP
0.00%
0.00%
15.00%
-8.61%
Gross Profit Margin
Operating Profit Margin
Return on Equity
P/E Ratio Comparison
Investment Outlook
Overall, INTV presents a high-risk, high-uncertainty investment profile. The QQ4 2023 results demonstrate a clear drag from operating expenses and non-cash items that produced steep losses and a fragile balance sheet with negative equity and minimal liquidity. While the 2024-Q2 data hints at potential operating leverage via EBITDA improvement and narrowing net losses, the absence of formal forward guidance and the continued sensitivity to crypto-market dynamics temper near-term optimism. The investment case would improve meaningfully if INTV can (1) sustain EBITDA improvements and move toward positive net income, (2) stabilize or grow revenue through scalable mining operations or software ventures, (3) secure additional financing on favorable terms to rectify liquidity and equity position, and (4) provide transparent forward guidance and capital allocation plans. Key monitoring factors for investors include BTC price/difficulty trends, energy costs, capex intensity, stock-based compensation practices, and any strategic financing actions that could alter the balance sheet trajectory.
Key Investment Factors
Growth Potential
Potential upside exists if INTV can improve mining efficiency, monetize its hardware assets (e.g., sale/repurposing of rigs), or capitalize on software/blockchain initiatives. A rebound in cryptocurrency prices or a strategic restructuring could unlock operating leverage and potentially improve EBITDA and cash flow beyond the current quarterly levels.
Profitability Risk
Key risks include ongoing negative equity and very low liquidity (current ratio ~0.09); substantial quarterly losses driven by high operating expenses and non-cash items (e.g., stock-based compensation); crypto mining sensitivity to BTC price and network difficulty; potential need for additional financing in a stressed equity market; regulatory and competitive pressures in the software/mining space.
Financial Position
Weak near-term financial position with negative shareholders’ equity, modest cash reserves, and a small gross debt load; however, the company carries a relatively low debt burden (gross debt $0.5M) and a modest net debt figure, suggesting limited fixed financial obligations if cash flow improves. The presence of one-off or non-operational items (e.g., significant stock-based compensation) distorts true operating performance; a clearer view will require visibility into ongoing capex, cost controls, and any financing actions.”},
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Moderate asset base with PPE of approximately $5.3M supporting current operations
Low absolute debt load ($0.5M) and small net debt (~$0.24M)
EBITDA turned positive in 2024-Q2 (approx. $0.42M) suggesting potential operating leverage if sustained
Revenue growth on a YoY basis in QQ4 2023 (YoY +304%) indicating demand for mining services or related offerings
Weaknesses
Negative shareholders' equity (~$(0.51)M) and very weak liquidity (current ratio ~0.09)
Significant quarterly net losses driven by high operating expenses and sizeable stock-based compensation (QQ4 2023 SBC ~$14.75M)
Negative gross margin for QQ4 2023 (-60.6%) and substantial reliance on volatile crypto market dynamics
Limited visibility due to lack of management forward guidance in the provided data and a fragile balance sheet
Opportunities
Potential optimization of cost structure and SG&A to achieve EBITDA break-even
Monetization or repurposing of mining hardware assets; potential software/Blockchain software revenue streams
Possible capital market actions to strengthen liquidity and equity position if EBITDA trajectory improves
Threats
Crypto price volatility and mining economics impacting revenue quality
Regulatory and energy cost risk; potential capital withdrawal in adverse market conditions
Sustained negative equity and liquidity risk that may necessitate dilutive financing or asset sales