SST (System1) Stock Based Compensation: $12.5 Mil (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 Stock Based Compensation?

System1 SST +3.45% 40 Stock Based Compensation is $12.5 Mil 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.

System1's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.3 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.5 Mil.

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System1 Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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System1 Stock Based Compensation Chart

System1 Annual Data
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Stock Based Compensation
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System1 Quarterly Data
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System1 Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 $12.5 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $12.5 Mil mean?
System1 (SST) has a Stock Based Compensation of $12.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for System1 and its competitors.
Is System1's Stock Based Compensation too high?
System1's current Stock Based Compensation is $12.5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to SGRP and KUBR?
System1's Stock Based Compensation of $12.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Business Services company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for System1 and its competitors. System1's current Stock Based Compensation is $12.5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation is $12.5 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For System1 (SST), the current Stock Based Compensation is $12.5 Mil 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $12.5 Mil
  • 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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