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System1SST +3.45%40 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SST with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, System1 ranks worse than 119331.62% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for System1's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SST'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.48 Med: 11.94 Max: 19.64
Current: -15.48
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of System1 was 19.64. The lowest was -15.48. And the median was 11.94.
SST's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 838
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs SST: -15.48
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
System1 Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
System1 Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for System1's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SST vs SGRP, KUBR, SFRX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, System1's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
System1 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, System1's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where System1's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
System1 (SST) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.98 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on System1. According to the industry distribution chart, System1 ranks #999999 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is System1's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
System1's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.98. Based on the distribution chart, System1 ranks #999999 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, System1 has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does System1's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SGRP and KUBR?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, System1 ranks #999999 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places System1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 838 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on System1. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is System1 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 (SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 55.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.98. System1's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For System1 (SST), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is System1 (SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 55.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04.
GuruFocus considers System1 to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SST:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.98
GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $2.70 (55.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
System1 Inc develops technology and data science to operate a responsive acquisition marketing platform. It operate several flagship brands across multiple consumer verticals, including shopping, travel and search, and a customer acquisition and marketing platform powered by Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. The company's segment includes Marketing and Products. It generates maximum revenue from the Marketing segment. Geographically, it operates in United States and Other countries.
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