SST (System1) EBIT per Share: $-11.74 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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SST System1 Inc SST
40 GF Score
Price $2.70
GF Value $6.04
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is System1 EBIT per Share?

System1 SST +3.45% 40 EBIT per Share is $-11.74 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 849 Business Services companies, System1 ranks worse than 117785.51% on this metric.

System1's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.31. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.74.

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The historical rank and industry rank for System1's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of System1 was 30.90% per year. The lowest was 30.90% per year. And the median was 30.90% per year.

SST's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

System1's EBIT for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-51.0 Mil.


System1  (NYSE:SST) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


System1 EBIT per Share Related Terms


System1 EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for System1's EBIT per Share 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.

System1 EBIT per Share Chart

System1 Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.22 0.00 -9.06 -9.51 -7.20

System1 Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.77 -2.04 -1.92 -1.47 -6.31
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System1 EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

System1's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-56.512/7.854
=-7.20

System1's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-51.037/8.090
=-6.31

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-11.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $-11.74 mean?
System1 (SST) has a EBIT per Share of $-11.74 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on System1 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, System1 ranks #999999 out of 849 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is System1's EBIT per Share too high?
System1's current EBIT per Share is $-11.74. Based on the distribution chart, System1 ranks #999999 out of 849 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 EBIT per Share compare to SGRP and KUBR?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, System1 ranks #999999 out of 849 companies for EBIT per Share. This places System1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 8.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Business Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Business Services companies is 8.00, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on System1 and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1's current EBIT per Share is $-11.74. 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 EBIT per Share is $-11.74. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For System1 (SST), the current EBIT per Share is $-11.74 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:

  • EBIT per Share: $-11.74
  • GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $2.70 (55.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 4235 Redwood Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90066
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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