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System1 GroupSTU:BBA -0.52%78 EBITDA Margin % is 13.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 11.84. GuruFocus rates STU:BBA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, System1 Group ranks better than 54.06% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. System1 Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.07 Mil. System1 Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.88 Mil. Therefore, System1 Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.42%.
System1 Group (STU:BBA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
System1 Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
System1 Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for System1 Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
STU:BBA vs APP, OMC, TTD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, System1 Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 Group EBITDA Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, System1 Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where System1 Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
System1 Group (STU:BBA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.42% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on System1 Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 11.84. Over the past decade, System1 Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 18.97. According to the industry distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #464 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is System1 Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
System1 Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.42% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.54 to a high of 18.97. The Media - Diversified industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.20. System1 Group's value of 13.42% is 63.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #464 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, System1 Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does System1 Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, System1 Group ranks #464 out of 1010 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts System1 Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.20. System1 Group's value of 13.42% is 63.8% above this benchmark. Historically, System1 Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.54 to 18.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.84 vs. the industry median of 8.20, System1 Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 8.20, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. System1 Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.42% is 63.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on System1 Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1 Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.42%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 11.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is System1 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group (STU:BBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.84, compared to a current price of €3.86 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.42%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 11.84 and 63.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 8.20. System1 Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For System1 Group (STU:BBA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.42% 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 Group (STU:BBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, System1 Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.86 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.84.
GuruFocus considers System1 Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BBA:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.42% (13% above median its 10-year median of 11.84)
GF Value™: €4.84 vs. price of €3.86 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#464 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
System1 Group PLC is engaged in providing market research data and insight services. The company's geographical segments include the United States of America, Latin America (LatAm), the United Kingdom, the Rest Of Europe, and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in the United Kingdom.
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