One Stop Systems (OSS)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $9.97 | Market Cap: $247.7 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

One Stop Systems (OSS)


Market Price (9/5/2026): $9.97
Market Cap: $247.7 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -12%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 141%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Edge AI, Data Centers & Infrastructure, and AI Chips.

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -1.7 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -7.3%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 193x

Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -27%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.9%

High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 113%

Key risks
OSS key risks include [1] its concentrated reliance on lumpy government and defense contracts, Show more.

0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -12%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 141%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Edge AI, Data Centers & Infrastructure, and AI Chips.
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -1.7 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -7.3%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 193x
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -27%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.9%
8 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 113%
9 Key risks
OSS key risks include [1] its concentrated reliance on lumpy government and defense contracts, Show more.

OSS in ETFs

Weight = OSS's share of each fund

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

One Stop Systems (OSS) stock has lost about 45% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Legal Settlement Impacted GAAP Profitability.

One Stop Systems incurred a substantial $6.25 million legal settlement charge in fiscal Q2 2026, which ended in June 2026. This charge led to a reported GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $7.3 million, or $0.29 per share, despite the company exceeding non-GAAP earnings estimates with a loss of $0.01 per share. The large GAAP loss likely created negative investor sentiment.

2. Declining Gross Margin Amidst Revenue Growth.

Despite a robust 62.3% year-over-year increase in revenue from continuing operations to $9.35 million in fiscal Q2 2026, the gross margin declined to 39.1% from 41.3% in the prior-year period. This reduction was primarily attributed to a higher mix of customer-funded development and early-stage production within the revenue mix, suggesting potential pressure on profitability even with increased sales volume.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

One Stop Systems (OSS) stock has lost about 45% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Legal Settlement Impacted GAAP Profitability.

One Stop Systems incurred a substantial $6.25 million legal settlement charge in fiscal Q2 2026, which ended in June 2026. This charge led to a reported GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $7.3 million, or $0.29 per share, despite the company exceeding non-GAAP earnings estimates with a loss of $0.01 per share. The large GAAP loss likely created negative investor sentiment.

2. Declining Gross Margin Amidst Revenue Growth.

Despite a robust 62.3% year-over-year increase in revenue from continuing operations to $9.35 million in fiscal Q2 2026, the gross margin declined to 39.1% from 41.3% in the prior-year period. This reduction was primarily attributed to a higher mix of customer-funded development and early-stage production within the revenue mix, suggesting potential pressure on profitability even with increased sales volume.

3. Reduction in Working Capital Driven by Inventory Build-up.

Working capital decreased to $38.1 million as of June 30, 2026, down from $45.3 million at the end of December 2025. This was partly due to a significant $7.1 million investment in inventory during fiscal Q2 2026, undertaken to support anticipated sales growth and address potential supply chain challenges. While strategic, the decline in overall working capital and increased inventory can raise concerns about cash flow management and efficient capital deployment.

4. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Tightening Monetary Policy.

The period between May 31, 2026, and September 1, 2026, was characterized by a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, with increased probabilities of a September rate hike. By late August 2026, the odds of a Fed rate hike had climbed from 36% to 67%. This broader environment of rising interest rates, elevated inflation pressures, and a "fast-growing wall of AI-linked corporate debt" likely created a challenging market for growth stocks, dampening investor enthusiasm despite positive company-specific contract announcements.

5. Negative Technical Indicators and Analyst Downgrade.

As of September 1, 2026, technical analysis rated One Stop Systems as a "Strong Sell Candidate," noting several negative signals and a "very wide and falling trend" in the stock. This technical weakness coincided with at least one analyst downgrade in August 2026, contributing to a negative sentiment that likely accelerated the stock's decline.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -45.2% change in OSS stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -83.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)53120269042026Change
Stock Price ($)18.189.97-45.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)202318.2%
Net Income Margin (%)33.5%5.5%-83.5%
P/E Multiple68.1192.5182.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2525-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution-45.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSS-45.2% 
Market (SPY)1.8%53.4%
Sector (XLK)-2.0%72.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.8% change in OSS stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 58.0% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)22820269042026Change
Stock Price ($)8.269.9720.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)152358.0%
P/S Multiple12.310.6-13.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2225-11.6%
Cumulative Contribution20.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSS20.8% 
Market (SPY)12.6%47.2%
Sector (XLK)35.1%54.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 67.6% change in OSS stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 140.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)83120259042026Change
Stock Price ($)5.959.9767.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1023140.5%
P/S Multiple13.310.6-20.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2225-12.7%
Cumulative Contribution67.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSS67.6% 
Market (SPY)20.4%40.8%
Sector (XLK)43.3%45.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 401.0% change in OSS stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 1763.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239042026Change
Stock Price ($)1.999.97401.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7123-67.3%
P/S Multiple0.610.61763.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2025-17.9%
Cumulative Contribution401.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
OSS401.0% 
Market (SPY)77.1%27.9%
Sector (XLK)117.2%32.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
OSS Return24%-39%-30%60%114%36%144%
Peers Return18%-7%46%145%16%63%636%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
OSS Win Rate33%17%50%42%58%33% 
Peers Win Rate55%43%53%53%48%47% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
OSS Max Drawdown-52%-44%-56%-54%-56%-51% 
Peers Max Drawdown-32%-46%-43%-54%-49%-41% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SMCI, MRCY, CW, LTRX, QMCO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventOSSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-44.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven64 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-16.9%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.3%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven15 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-45.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven152 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-26.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven52 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-37.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1005 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-63.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven170.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven139 days140 days

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In The Past

One Stop Systems's stock fell -44.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 79.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventOSSS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-44.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven64 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-45.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven84.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven152 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-26.2%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.5%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven52 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-37.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1005 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-63.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven170.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven139 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-48.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven95.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven728 days105 days

Compare to SMCI, MRCY, CW, LTRX, QMCO

In The Past

One Stop Systems's stock fell -44.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 79.3% gain to breakeven.

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About One Stop Systems (OSS)

One Stop Systems (OSS) specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, primarily for "edge" deployments. This means their systems are engineered to process data close to where it's collected, rather than relying on centralized data centers. Their core technology leverages graphical processing units (GPUs) for accelerated computation and solid-state flash storage for fast, reliable data handling, making them ideal for demanding applications in diverse environments.

The company's product portfolio is extensive, including custom servers, data acquisition platforms, and compute accelerators. They also provide solid-state storage arrays, PCIe expansion products, and various system I/O expansion systems. Furthermore, OSS offers edge-optimized industrial and panel PCs, as well as ruggedized mobile tablets and handheld devices designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

OSS serves a broad range of high-demand clients globally, including multinational corporations, governmental agencies, and military contractors. They also supply technology providers with their specialized solutions. Their products are sold through a combination of direct sales, OEM-focused sales, their website, and a network of resellers and distributors.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for One Stop Systems:

  • It's like Dell for high-performance edge computing.

  • Think of them as building the specialized systems that bring Nvidia's powerful GPUs to the 'edge'.

  • They are like a ruggedized HP or Dell, but for specialized industrial, governmental, and military computing at the edge.

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  • Custom Servers: Tailored computing servers designed for specific high-performance computing needs.
  • Data Acquisition Platforms: Systems built to collect and process data from various sources, often for real-time analysis at the edge.
  • Compute Accelerators: Hardware components, often leveraging GPUs, to significantly speed up complex computational tasks.
  • Solid-State Storage Arrays: High-performance storage systems utilizing solid-state flash technology for rapid data access and reliability.
  • PCIe Expansion Products: Devices that extend the connectivity and capabilities of a system by adding more PCIe slots or specialized cards.
  • System I/O Expansion Systems: Solutions that enhance a computer's input/output capabilities for increased connectivity and peripheral support.
  • Edge Optimized Industrial and Panel PCs: Specialized computers designed to operate reliably in harsh industrial environments and edge computing deployments.
  • Ruggedized Mobile Tablets and Handhelds: Durable portable devices built to withstand challenging environmental conditions for field or mobile operations.

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One Stop Systems (OSS) sells its products primarily to other companies and organizations, rather than individuals.

Based on the provided background information, specific names of major customer companies are not listed. However, the company describes its customer base by category:

  • Multinational companies
  • Governmental agencies
  • Military contractors
  • Technology providers

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Mike Knowles President and Chief Executive Officer

Mike Knowles was appointed President and CEO of One Stop Systems on June 5, 2023. He brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global aerospace and defense markets. Prior to joining OSS, he held executive leadership positions at prominent defense contractors including Cubic Corporation, Rockwell Collins, Lockheed Martin, and Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. Notably, as President and General Manager of Cubic Corporation's Mission and Performance Solutions business, he managed a global business unit of 2,000 employees with revenues of $700 million. Knowles is a retired Navy officer and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MBA from George Mason University.

Daniel Gabel Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Gabel was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary of One Stop Systems, effective November 11, 2024. He possesses over 14 years of accounting, financial, and strategic leadership experience within the defense industry. Before his role at OSS, Gabel served as CFO of CAES' Defense System Division, a division of Honeywell. He also spent more than 10 years at RTX Corporation (Raytheon), where his roles included serving as CFO of SEAKR Engineering, a Raytheon subsidiary, from 2021 to 2023. Gabel earned an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

Steve Cooper Co-founder and Director

Steve Cooper co-founded One Stop Systems in 1998. He served as the company's chief executive officer, president, and chairman of the board of directors since its inception. While no longer CEO, he currently serves as a Director. Cooper has over 39 years of experience in leading high-technology, high-growth businesses. His career began with roles in sales, marketing, and technology at Intel and RadiSys. He is credited with authoring and publishing more than 30 articles and technical conference papers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

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Key Business Risks for One Stop Systems (OSS)

  1. Customer Concentration: One Stop Systems derives a significant portion of its revenue from a limited number of large OEM customers, with over 50% of revenue coming from a handful of these clients. This concentration, particularly in the defense sector with programs like the P-8A Poseidon aircraft, makes the company's financial results vulnerable to delayed or lumpy orders, as well as changes in these key customer relationships or specific contract timings.
  2. Profitability Pressure and Financial Challenges: The company has faced ongoing profitability pressures, characterized by negative operating margins and a deficit in free cash flow. One Stop Systems has also reported financial setbacks including contract loss charges, inventory write-downs, and a notable decline in gross margins. If these financial challenges persist, OSS may need to raise equity, which could result in dilution for existing shareholders.
  3. Execution Risk in Scaling Operations: As One Stop Systems transitions from being a niche supplier to a strategic systems partner on multi-million dollar projects, especially within the defense sector, it faces execution risks related to operating at a larger scale. This shift may introduce more complex operational issues and challenges in managing major programs that the company has not previously navigated at this magnitude.

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The increasing vertical integration and expansion of major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) into the edge computing hardware space with their proprietary, integrated edge platforms (e.g., AWS Outposts, Azure Stack Edge, Google Distributed Cloud Edge). These platforms offer tightly coupled hardware and software solutions, often leveraging existing cloud infrastructure and services, which could marginalize independent hardware manufacturers like OSS by providing a more unified, managed, and potentially more attractive solution for customers already embedded in those cloud ecosystems.

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One Stop Systems (OSS) operates in several high-growth addressable markets for its main products and services, primarily focusing on high-performance computing (HPC) for edge deployments, ruggedized computing solutions, and advanced storage technologies.

Addressable Markets:

  • Edge Computing / High-Performance Edge Computing: The global edge computing market was estimated at USD 23.65 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 327.79 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.0% from 2025 to 2033. Another estimate values the global edge computing market at USD 18.64 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 267.42 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 34.10% during the forecast period. North America held the largest share of the global edge computing market, accounting for over 38% in 2024. The U.S. alone accounted for USD 7 billion of the North American edge computing market in 2025. Separately, the global High-Performance Computing (HPC) market was estimated at approximately USD 57.00 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 87.31 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Ruggedized Mobile Tablets and Handhelds: The global rugged handheld device market was valued at USD 4.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.7 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2032. More specifically for rugged tablets, the global market size was valued at USD 1.197 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.9514 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.42% from 2026 to 2034. North America is a significant contributor to this market, estimated to account for 42.7% of the global market's growth during the forecast period, and held a 33.5% market share for rugged tablets in 2025.
  • Solid-State Storage Arrays (Solid State Drives - SSDs): The global solid state drive (SSD) market size accounted for USD 55.73 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 266.68 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 18.52% from 2026 to 2035. Another report projects the solid-state array market to grow from USD 16.5 billion in 2025 to USD 66.6 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 15.0%. North America led the global SSD market with the highest market share of 31% in 2025.
  • Compute Accelerators (including GPU-based systems and AI Accelerators): The global data center accelerator market was valued at USD 22.78 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow from USD 29.38 billion in 2025 to USD 178.43 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 29.39%. Furthermore, the global data center accelerator market is projected to reach USD 382 billion by 2029. The hardware segment of the global hardware acceleration market was valued at USD 6.3 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 9.29 billion in 2025 to USD 208.19 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 47.5%. North America held the largest share of over 37% in the global data center accelerator market in 2024.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for One Stop Systems (OSS) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Growing Demand for High-Performance AI/ML Edge Computing Solutions: One Stop Systems is well-positioned to capitalize on the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), autonomy, and sensor fusion at the edge. The global edge computing market is projected for significant growth as enterprises increasingly require low-latency AI outside traditional data centers, a core area of OSS's expertise in rugged, enterprise-class compute solutions.
  2. Increased Military and Defense Contracts: The company anticipates continued growth from the defense sector, driven by increasing military spending and specific multi-year contracts. Recent developments include significant bookings from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, a new U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon program contract, and partnerships with defense prime customers for custom server products and data storage products.
  3. Expansion into Diverse Commercial Markets: Beyond defense, OSS is experiencing growth in various commercial applications. This includes the ramp-up of a medical OEM breast-scanner program, new shipments to medical device customers, and applications in autonomous maritime systems and industrial end markets. The company's solutions are designed to meet specialized requirements for devices deployed in diverse environmental conditions at the edge.
  4. Launch and Growth of New High-Performance Computing Products: Product innovation, such as the introduction of new PCIe Gen 5 GPU expansion platforms like "Panto," is expected to drive future revenue. These new platforms are designed to address the expanding composable infrastructure market and provide advanced solutions for commercial data centers and other demanding applications.
  5. Growth in Customer-Funded Development Revenue: One Stop Systems has seen a substantial increase in customer-funded development revenue, highlighting its deepening relationships with clients. This growth in development projects in both military and commercial applications is a strong indicator of establishing new revenue streams that can lead to larger production orders and sustained future growth.

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Share Issuance

  • One Stop Systems completed a registered direct offering in October 2025, selling 2,500,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share.
  • This offering resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $12.5 million before deducting commissions and expenses.
  • The net proceeds are intended to advance growth strategy, support expected growing sales within the core OSS segment, and accelerate business through mergers and acquisitions and overall expansion.

Outbound Investments

  • In December 2025, One Stop Systems sold all assets and operations of its Bressner Technology GmbH subsidiary to Hiper Euro GMBH for $22.4 million.
  • OSS had originally acquired Bressner in October 2018 for approximately $5.6 million.
  • The divestiture was a strategic move to sharpen the company's focus on its core artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and rugged edge compute markets, and to reinvest capital into higher-growth areas.

Capital Expenditures

  • One Stop Systems reported capital expenditures of approximately -$531,838 in the last 12 months (as of March 2026, covering most of 2025).
  • The company's capital allocation strategy includes a focus on disciplined mergers and acquisitions in 2026, supported by recent cash raises to bolster working capital.
  • The primary focus for capital reinvestment is on higher-growth segments such as deployable AI, real-time sensor processing, and rugged edge systems for mission-critical defense and commercial environments.

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Peer Outperformance in Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

OSS has outperformed 60% of its 20 Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are DELL and HPE. Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals ranks 7th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals constituents that OSS has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
68%
of 25 industry peers · 71.3% return
3Y
73%
of 22 industry peers · 427.5% return
5Y
60%
of 20 industry peers · 67.3% return
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals peers with revenue growth within 4pp of OSS's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
OSS One Stop Systems 11.0% 192.5x 71.3%427.5%67.3%
DELL Dell Technologies 12.9% 40.5x 319.1%707.6%1079.1% +1,012pp
HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise 12.8% 24.9x 129.2%215.5%286.9% +220pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals is OSS's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 57.5%177.0%288.0% TTMI 806% · FLEX 677% · JBL 408%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 132.5%68.7%100.2% AEHR 928% · AXTI 528% · KLAC 470%
Technology Distributors 9 30.0%66.3%83.9% CLMB 351% · AVT 164% · SNX 119%
Communications Equipment 36 23.1%77.4%67.7% AAOI 1267% · LITE 890% · ANET 754%
Electronic Components 26 46.8%60.1%60.4% CLS 3241% · BELFA 1279% · COHR 358%
Semiconductors 55 34.4%21.2%18.4% POET 1845% · MU 1312% · NVDA 912%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals ← 21 34.8%71.0%16.9% DELL 1079% · STX 992% · SMCI 942%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 21.5%41.5%13.7% DOCN 53% · GDDY 35% · VRSN 35%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 27 -6.3%9.4%-8.2% PI 197% · OSIS 108% · ACFN 98%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -21.7%-7.0%-28.6% CHRN 533058% · APLD 1150% · TSSI 665%
Application Software 123 -22.8%-14.6%-46.5% VIDA 199900% · INLX 4861% · PLTR 554%
Systems Software 68 -7.6%0.2%-57.6% PAYS 447% · QNC 392% · PANW 327%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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OSSSMCIMRCYCWLTRXQMCOMedian
NameOne Stop.Super Mi.Mercury .Curtiss-.LantronixQuantum  
Mkt Price9.9739.5982.42566.755.2224.7332.16
Mkt Cap0.224.34.920.90.20.52.7
Rev LTM2339,0639843,654121296640
Op Inc LTM-22,7707690-3-13
FCF LTM-6-6,972686259-221
FCF 3Y Avg-5-2,6837152611-243
CFO LTM-6-6,81010272110-202
CFO 3Y Avg-4-2,54510159712-204

Growth & Margins

OSSSMCIMRCYCWLTRXQMCOMedian
NameOne Stop.Super Mi.Mercury .Curtiss-.LantronixQuantum  
Rev Chg LTM140.5%77.8%7.9%10.5%-1.6%11.3%10.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg11.0%78.3%0.9%10.3%-0.9%-9.1%5.6%
Rev Chg Q62.3%93.2%6.1%5.4%8.0%25.7%16.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM18.2%15.9%1.7%1.3%2.0%5.9%3.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM90.0%121.1%172.0%15.3%54.5%96.4%93.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-434.2%61.2%-517.2%14.8%-87.1%-17.1%-52.1%
Op Mgn LTM-7.3%7.1%0.8%18.9%-2.7%-0.4%0.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-64.3%7.0%-4.9%18.2%-3.1%-8.4%-4.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM7.0%2.6%-1.0%0.4%1.9%5.5%2.2%
CFO/Rev LTM-25.1%-17.4%10.4%19.7%8.2%-6.8%0.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-27.5%-8.8%11.0%17.9%8.6%-7.4%0.6%
FCF/Rev LTM-27.4%-17.8%6.9%17.1%7.7%-7.3%-0.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-29.5%-9.4%7.7%15.8%8.0%-8.7%-0.5%

Valuation

OSSSMCIMRCYCWLTRXQMCOMedian
NameOne Stop.Super Mi.Mercury .Curtiss-.LantronixQuantum  
Mkt Cap0.224.34.920.90.20.52.7
P/S10.60.65.05.71.81.83.4
P/Op Inc-145.48.8656.430.3-67.9-468.8-29.6
P/EBIT-165.18.17,017.128.6-67.9-2.52.8
P/E192.510.9-165.838.7-52.6-2.34.3
P/CFO-42.5-3.648.029.022.3-27.29.4
Total Yield0.5%9.2%-0.6%2.7%-1.9%-44.0%-0.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-4.2%-13.0%2.1%3.1%7.5%-25.3%-1.0%
D/E0.00.40.10.10.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.10.10.10.0-0.2-0.1-0.0

Returns

OSSSMCIMRCYCWLTRXQMCOMedian
NameOne Stop.Super Mi.Mercury .Curtiss-.LantronixQuantum  
1M Rtn-24.0%30.6%-23.3%-24.3%-11.4%113.6%-17.3%
3M Rtn-41.0%-4.9%-25.9%-22.7%-20.4%94.7%-21.5%
6M Rtn18.5%26.4%-4.6%-16.8%-7.6%382.1%7.0%
12M Rtn71.3%-2.7%21.4%18.0%15.5%244.4%19.7%
3Y Rtn427.5%41.3%129.6%180.6%32.2%87.3%108.5%
1M Excs Rtn-25.3%34.6%-24.4%-20.7%-10.6%111.6%-15.7%
3M Excs Rtn-45.5%-9.5%-30.5%-27.2%-25.0%90.2%-26.1%
6M Excs Rtn4.0%11.9%-19.1%-31.3%-22.1%367.5%-7.6%
12M Excs Rtn52.6%-21.4%2.7%-0.7%-3.2%225.7%1.0%
3Y Excs Rtn317.8%-23.2%37.1%103.4%-39.5%22.2%29.7%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Designs, manufactures, and markets specialized enterprise class high-performance compute, high speed3225   
Bressner  322923
One Stop Systems, Inc (OSS)  294338
Total3225617262


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Designs, manufactures, and markets specialized enterprise class high-performance compute, high speed-3-16   
Bressner  432
One Stop Systems, Inc (OSS)  -11-10
Total-3-16-822


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024
Designs, manufactures, and markets specialized enterprise class high-performance compute, high speed5321
Total5321


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$9.97 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.2 
First Trading Date02/01/2018 
Distance from 52W High-50.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$12.79$11.07
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-22.0%-9.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility81.0%113.4%
Downside Capture529.70366.38
Upside Capture189.11357.68
Correlation (SPY)53.5%41.1%
OSS Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta4.884.283.383.933.661.76
Up Beta5.647.154.874.264.161.85
Down Beta4.12-0.660.781.443.041.90
Up Capture259%194%289%1058%1528%804%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days9183066127351
Down Capture745%567%368%271%187%108%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days11233360121375

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with OSS
OSS71.7%113.4%0.95-
Sector ETF (XLK)43.4%26.2%1.3445.3%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.1340.9%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.7522.9%
Commodities (DBC)44.1%20.4%1.69-1.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.394.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.9%43.8%-0.5925.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with OSS
OSS10.9%81.8%0.47-
Sector ETF (XLK)19.7%25.9%0.6825.8%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5721.7%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.8214.1%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.437.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.019.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.6%52.6%0.3812.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with OSS
OSS6.8%83.7%0.46-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.4%25.0%0.8825.2%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7224.2%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.6211.1%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3510.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1916.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.2%1.0412.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 731202610.5%
Average Daily Volume0.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity24.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares18.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/5/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/8/20261.5%5.0%0.2%
3/19/2025-20.9%-10.8%-34.0%
11/6/20244.9%5.8%7.1%
8/8/2024-9.7%-7.8%0.0%
3/21/2024-2.7%-2.1%-16.2%
11/9/20232.0%8.6%-5.1%
8/10/2023-26.4%-47.2%-44.7%
5/11/2023-5.2%-8.1%8.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive887
# Negative111112
Median Positive2.1%4.4%8.1%
Median Negative-5.2%-8.1%-10.2%
Max Positive23.4%38.0%45.2%
Max Negative-26.4%-47.2%-44.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/8/20261.5%5.0%0.2%
3/19/2025-20.9%-10.8%-34.0%
11/6/20244.9%5.8%7.1%
8/8/2024-9.7%-7.8%0.0%
3/21/2024-2.7%-2.1%-16.2%
11/9/20232.0%8.6%-5.1%
8/10/2023-26.4%-47.2%-44.7%
5/11/2023-5.2%-8.1%8.5%
3/23/2023-3.6%-6.2%-8.4%
11/10/20221.9%0.0%-5.6%
8/11/20223.8%0.0%-8.4%
5/12/20222.1%1.2%-5.8%
3/24/2022-3.9%-7.7%12.6%
11/12/20210.4%-5.5%-19.5%
8/12/2021-6.3%-11.4%-5.2%
5/13/202123.4%38.0%45.2%
3/25/2021-1.4%3.7%-17.1%
11/12/2020-9.3%-10.8%8.1%
8/6/2020-2.9%-16.6%-11.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive887
# Negative111112
Median Positive2.1%4.4%8.1%
Median Negative-5.2%-8.1%-10.2%
Max Positive23.4%38.0%45.2%
Max Negative-26.4%-47.2%-44.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202503/18/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202403/19/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202203/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
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06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202403/19/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202303/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q
06/30/202308/10/202310-Q
03/31/202305/11/202310-Q
12/31/202203/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/10/202210-Q
06/30/202208/11/202210-Q
03/31/202205/12/202210-Q
12/31/202103/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/10/202110-Q
06/30/202108/12/202110-Q
03/31/202105/13/202110-Q
12/31/202003/25/202110-K
09/30/202011/12/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/15/202010-Q
12/31/201903/26/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue GrowthReported20.0%22.5%25.0% 2.5%Higher NewGuidance: 20.0% for 2025
2026 Gross MarginReported 40.0%    

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Insider Activity

Updated 9/4/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bassett, David George DirectSell526202617.648,000141,120440,718Form
2Matz, Gregory W DirectSell526202617.528,000140,1601,382,573Form
3Herbets, Mitchell H DirectSell526202617.625,00088,100863,098Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bassett, David George DirectSell526202617.648,000141,120440,718Form
2Matz, Gregory W DirectSell526202617.528,000140,1601,382,573Form
3Herbets, Mitchell H DirectSell526202617.625,00088,100863,098Form
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