SST (System1) Quick Ratio: 0.89 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is System1 Quick Ratio?

System1 SST -11.50% 40 Quick Ratio is 0.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates SST with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,092 Business Services companies, System1 ranks worse than 79.85% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. System1's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.89.

System1 has a quick ratio of 0.89. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for System1's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SST' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.9   Max: 2.34
Current: 0.89

During the past 8 years, System1's highest Quick Ratio was 2.34. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.90.

SST's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
79.85% of 1092 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs SST: 0.89

System1  (NYSE:SST) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


System1 Quick Ratio Related Terms


System1 Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for System1's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio Chart

System1 Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.53 0.60 2.34 1.28 1.02

System1 Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio 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 1.27 1.18 1.14 1.02 0.89

SST vs LICN, PMEC, YSXT: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, System1's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, System1's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where System1's Quick Ratio falls into.


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System1 Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

System1's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(149.48-0)/146.438
=1.02

System1's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(111.739-0)/125.851
=0.89

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.89 mean?
System1 (SST) has a Quick Ratio of 0.89 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on System1 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, System1's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, System1 ranks #872 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is System1's Quick Ratio too high?
System1's current Quick Ratio of 0.89 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.34. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. System1's value of 0.89 is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, System1 ranks #872 out of 1092 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 Quick Ratio compare to LICN and PMEC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, System1 ranks #872 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This places System1 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. System1's value of 0.89 is 46.7% below this benchmark. Historically, System1's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.67, System1 has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. System1's current Quick Ratio of 0.89 is 46.7% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on System1 and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. System1's current Quick Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 $6.03, compared to a current price of $2.43 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 46.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For System1 (SST), the current Quick Ratio is 0.89 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 $2.43 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.03. GuruFocus considers System1 to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SST:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.89 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: $6.03 vs. price of $2.43 (59.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.7% below the Business Services median (#872 of 1092)

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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