System1, Inc.

System1, Inc.

SSTยทNYSE

$5.22

+0.0000%
IndustrialsSpecialty Business Services

System1, Inc. develops technology and data science to operate responsive acquisition marketing platform. The company also operates a real-time coupon code search engine and directory that offers coupon destinations for online shoppers. It serves customers in the areas of health, subscription, finance, insurance, business and technology, travel, auto, and other direct-to-consumer businesses. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$52.19M
EPS-8.3200
P/E Ratio-0.47
Earnings Date05/07/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -0.5).

Valuation inputs: P/E -0.5, earnings yield N/A, momentum 0.0%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -2.1%, ROIC -23.1%).

Profitability stack: net margin -24.6%, ROE -2.1%, ROIC -23.1%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +95.7%, momentum 0.0%, net margin -24.6%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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System1, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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System1, Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that SST has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $5.22, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for System1, Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $5.22
3Y+118.0%
5Y-3428.0%
10Y+3100.0%
3Y-60.0%
5Y-44.0%
10Y-
3Y-82.0%
5Y-202.0%
10Y+212.0%
3Y-43.0%
5Y-109.0%
10Y-124.0%
3Y-76.0%
5Y-110.0%
10Y-135.0%
3Y-65.0%
5Y+85.0%
10Y+29.0%
System1, Inc.

System1, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue266.13M
Cost of Goods Sold (165.73M)
Gross Profit100.39M
Operating Expenses (162.44M)
Operating Income-62.04M
Interest Expense (27.56M)
Other Income/Expense-22.03M
Pretax Income-84.07M
Income Tax (-2.88M)
Net Income-65.34M
Net Income
-65.34M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

37.7%

Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.

Operating Margin

-23.3%

Operating losses indicate the core business is unprofitable. Requires restructuring or revenue growth.

Net Profit Margin

-24.6%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

37.72%
Gross Profit Margin
-15%
3Y+1532.0%
5Y+33.0%
10Y+6.0%
-23.31%
Operating Profit Margin
-10%
3Y-69.0%
5Y-360.0%
10Y-373.0%
-24.55%
Net Profit Margin
13%
3Y-56.0%
5Y-283.0%
10Y+211.0%
-214.48%
Return on Equity
131%
3Y+129.0%
5Y-1567.0%
10Y-
-16.14%
Return on Assets
-1%
3Y-49.0%
5Y-155.0%
10Y-
-23.05%
Return on Invested Capital
-3%
3Y-55.0%
5Y-237.0%
10Y-
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System1, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-81.19M
Depreciation & Amortization82.86M
Stock-Based Compensation11.31M
Change in Working Capital-18.97M
Others4.03M
Capital Expenditures-46.00K
Free Cash Flow-4.19M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

5.2%

Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cashโ€”review working capital trends and capital intensity.

CapEx Intensity

-1.1%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+20.7%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

-$18.97M

Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extensionโ€”monitor closely.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.

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System1, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents86.89M
Net Receivables57.29M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets5.30M
Total Current Assets149 M
Property, Plant & Equipment10.68M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets230.50M
Long-Term Investments379.00K
Other Non-Current Assets13.94M
Total Non-Current Assets25 M
Total Assets
404.97M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

1.02x

Acceptable liquidity, but monitor closely. Current assets just barely cover current liabilities.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

22.25x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

3 M

Positive working capital, but relatively tight. The company should monitor cash flow carefully.

Asset Composition

37% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

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System1, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that SST stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 14.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 14.00 to a high of 15.00.

Lowest Target
14.00
168.20%
Consensus Target
14.50
177.78%
Highest Target
15.00
187.36%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 14.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 14.00 to a high of 15.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+177.8%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

6.9% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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System1, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $527K and sold $202K worth of SST shares, resulting in $325K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.3K

16.43K

Net Activity

-16K

-$16K

9-12 Months

Bought

87.8K

527.40K

Sold

17.0K

185.84K

Net Activity

+342K

+$342K

Top Buyers

1
CHT

Cee Holdings Trust

10 Percent Owner

42.8K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$288K

2
KT

Kidambi Tridivesh

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

20.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$142K

3
CJ

Civantos John

Director

25.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$98K

Top Sellers

1
KT

Kidambi Tridivesh

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

16.1K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$181K

2
CB

Coppola Brian

Officer: Chief Ad Operations Officer

1.1K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$8K

3
WDJ

Weinrot Daniel J

Officer: General Counsel & Secretary

1.1K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$8K

4
SE

Sestanovich Elizabeth

Officer: Chief People Officer

815 sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$6K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Positive insider sentiment with $325K net buying. Buying activity substantially exceeds selling, indicating insider confidence.

Buy/Sell Ratio

2.61:1

Strong buy/sell ratio. Buying is at least double the selling activity, suggesting robust insider confidence.

Insider Participation

Moderate Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 3 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.

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Dividend Yield
3Y-
5Y-99.0%
10Y-
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sst Dividend History

SST
10Y CAGR +12%
Latest $0.03
Annual $0.34
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%