Persistent free cash flow deficits, highlighted by an $877.6K outflow in 2025Q4, underscore a reliance on external financing as the company struggles with unpredictable capital expenditure requirements.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 |
|---|
| Cash from Operations | -1.29M | -2.05M | -4.97M | -5.58M | -9.15M | -12.89M | -3.8M | -4.12M | -3.73M | -3.14M | -1.24M | -534.68K | -288.36K | -65.79K | -76.78K | -299.15K | -406.6K | -981.17K | -2.98M | -2.22M | -1.55M | -707.57K | -379.03K | -505.19K | -221.21K | -90.29K | -5.77K |
| Operating CF Margin % | - | -94.02% | -8684.78% | -2062.68% | -824.37% | -1678.26% | -214.71% | -633.25% | -218705.93% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -20305.75% | -432.68% | -575.48% | -677.25% | - | - | - | -3760.17% | -298.23% | -32.92% |
| Operating CF Growth % | 304.32% | 58.71% | 10.93% | 39.02% | 29% | -239.52% | 7.85% | -10.57% | -18.59% | -154.23% | -131.19% | -85.42% | -338.28% | 14.31% | 74.33% | 26.43% | 58.56% | 67.08% | -34.01% | -43.73% | -118.66% | -86.68% | 24.97% | -128.38% | -145.01% | -1463.94% | - |
| Net Income | -2.09M | -2.14M | -4.57M | -10.51M | -22.47M | -17.85M | -5.78M | -5.18M | -6.88M | -5.55M | -3.72M | -645.24K | -297.8K | -113.95K | -248.93K | -412.34K | -658.45K | -8.45M | -20.9M | -5.9M | -8.81M | -394.49K | -393.68K | -555.87K | -214.15K | -138.3K | -6.57K |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 0 | 0 | 1.69K | 2.47M | 3.03M | 2.35M | 1.51M | 2.15M | 2.2M | 1.93M | 790.24K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 413 | 398 | 407 | 41.03K | 95.81K | 251.28K | 35.12K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 42.95K | 430.43K | 160.87K | -1.45M | 1.57M | 2.15M | 0 | 0 | 478.19K | 1.1M | 1.17M | 57.28K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.91K | 1.72M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 877.93K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 365.39K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -104.33K | -40.63K | 0 | 0 | 0 | -362.28K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | -51.17K | 0 | 17.8K | 3.98M | 8.69M | 471.65K | 510.17K | -1.11M | 7.91K | -492.97K | 186K | 58.88K | 72.83K | 47.02K | 167.33K | 35.87K | 170.99K | 7.02M | 15.86M | 1.92M | 8.04M | 47.63K | 393.39K | 278.4K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working Capital Changes | 439.6K | -338.56K | -577.46K | -68.02K | 32.23K | -886.25K | -44.22K | 13.39K | 470.22K | -129.41K | -29.59K | -5.61K | -63.39K | 1.14K | 4.41K | 76.92K | 80.44K | 342.17K | 278.89K | 1.51M | -810.21K | -360.71K | -16.46K | -227.72K | -7.06K | 48.02K | 797 |
| Change in Receivables | -211.04K | -836K | 18.22K | 42.53K | 62.87K | 378.98B | -417.11K | -29.86K | 5.73K | 0 | -1.25K | 1.2K | -6.39K | 2.39K | 4.41K | -1.86K | 0 | 0 | 845.19K | -9.79K | -462.93K | -176.32K | -193.34K | -112.2K | -4.93K | 2.76K | -1.12K |
| Change in Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 773.19B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.43K | 13.72K | -23.66K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in Payables | 316.64K | 116.47K | -260.14K | 0 | 0 | -1.15T | 369.66K | 17.35K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.48K | -35.76K | -59.83K | 308.42K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash from Investing | -940.57K | -609K | 0 | -14.51K | -2.54M | -2.51M | -910.61K | -1.46M | -1.35M | -1.61M | -2.06M | -377.01K | -99.07K | 62.92K | 75.39K | 195.89K | 249.96K | 797.5K | -3.98M | -21.34M | -4.04M | -1.81M | -1.17M | -580.67K | -415.39K | 27.94K | -18.21K |
| Capital Expenditures | -940.56K | -609K | 0 | -19.41K | -40.21K | -2.43M | -1.05M | -1.46M | -1.35M | -1.28M | -405.19K | -134.97K | -99.07K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -244.48K | -5.04M | -21.34M | -4.07M | -1.81M | -1.17M | -580.67K | -331.19K | -85.42K | 0 |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 47.13% | 27.89% | 0% | 7.17% | 3.62% | 315.88% | 59.51% | 224.66% | 79395.48% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5059.58% | 732.33% | 5523.2% | 1781.84% | - | - | - | 5629.54% | 282.16% | - |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -85.1K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.13K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.53K | 0 | 0 | 0 | -84.2K | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.9K | -2.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -329.72K | 137.98K | -242.04K | 0 | 62.92K | 75.39K | 97.94K | 249.96K | 1.04M | 1.07M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.36K | -18.21K |
| Cash from Financing | 0 | 0 | 3.28M | 9.05M | 11.19M | 14.8M | 6.85M | 5.63M | 4.94M | 3.77M | 4.18M | 927K | 386.1K | 67K | 74.87K | 205.42K | 249.96K | 0 | 3.11M | 27.54M | 6.26M | 2.62M | 1.57M | 1.13M | 768.86K | 79.58K | 12.03K |
| Debt Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | -2.65M | -324K | -744.32K | 689.82K | 1.04M | 5.26M | 881.46K | -175.58K | 94.76K | 57.92K | 0 | 74.87K | -154.06K | 249.96K | 0 | 0 | -669.67K | 290.22K | -11.43K | 0 | -17.77K | 2.74K | 2.63K | 2.03K |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 0 | 0 | 778.24K | 7.81M | 13.25M | 11.04M | 5.95M | 4.87M | 3.8M | 2.29M | 4.41M | 889.97K | 341.13K | 0 | 0 | 359.48K | 0 | 0 | 3.11M | 28.21M | 5.82M | 2.63M | 1.55M | 1.15M | 819.44K | 76.95K | 10K |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.88M | -1.74M | 4.5M | 205.8K | -270.64K | -4.13M | 604.07K | -54.9K | -57.73K | -12.95K | 67K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148.84K | 0 | 12.48K | 0 | -53.31K | 0 | 0 |
| Net Change in Cash | -2.01M | -2.54M | -1.62M | 3.51M | -499.31K | -649.91K | 2.25M | 51.61K | -144.45K | -979.66K | 883.56K | 15.3K | -1.33K | 1.13K | -1.39K | -103.26K | -156.64K | -183.67K | -3.85M | 3.97M | 667.91K | 96.66K | 14.44K | 45.4K | 132.26K | 17.23K | -11.95K |
| Free Cash Flow | -1.6M | -2.66M | -4.97M | -5.6M | -11.69M | -15.32M | -3.8M | -4.12M | -5.08M | -3.78M | -1.64M | -669.66K | -387.43K | -61.79K | -76.78K | -299.15K | -406.6K | -1.23M | -8.02M | -23.57M | -5.62M | -2.52M | -1.55M | -1.09M | -552.4K | -175.71K | -5.77K |
| FCF Margin % | -80.12% | -121.91% | -8684.78% | -2069.86% | -1052.84% | -1994.14% | -214.71% | -633.25% | -298101.47% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -25365.34% | -1165.01% | -6098.68% | -2459.09% | - | - | - | -9389.72% | -580.39% | -32.92% |
| FCF Growth % | 58.11% | 46.46% | 11.24% | 52.08% | 23.69% | -303.42% | 7.85% | 18.88% | -34.4% | -130.27% | -145.1% | -72.85% | -527% | 19.53% | 74.33% | 26.43% | 66.83% | 84.73% | 65.95% | -319.5% | -123.05% | -62.34% | -42.88% | -96.57% | -214.38% | -2943.62% | - |
| FCF per Share | -0.33 | -0.54 | -1.89 | -6.14 | -112.65 | -257.26 | -93.72 | -140.64 | -225.83 | -198.93 | -121.55 | -77.59 | -117.65 | -27.30 | -33.93 | -173.72 | -249.91 | -754.25 | -4956.29 | -19097.86 | -9799.85 | -523.75 | -393.38 | -502.72 | - | - | - |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 0.77x | 1.15x | 1.23x | 0.59x | 0.41x | 0.72x | 0.43x | 0.44x | 0.76x | 0.93x | 0.46x | 0.83x | 0.97x | 0.61x | 0.31x | 0.73x | 0.62x | 0.12x | 0.14x | 0.38x | 0.18x | 1.79x | 0.96x | 0.91x | 0.71x | 0.65x | 0.88x |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Imminent liquidity and dilution
As reported in financial statements, Versus Systems displays a highly erratic relationship between net income and operating cash flow, with the OCF/NI ratio frequently swinging into extreme territory, such as the 1.48x observed in 2024Q2, indicating that accruals dominate the company's reported bottom-line performance.
The lack of a consistent correlation between net income and cash generation suggests that reported earnings are heavily influenced by non-cash items and timing differences rather than operational profitability. Investors should monitor this divergence, as it implies that the company's accounting results may not accurately reflect its underlying cash-burning reality.
Based on quarterly data, Versus Systems has struggled to maintain positive free cash flow, with the company recording a significant cash outflow of $877.6K in 2025Q4, underscoring a trajectory that remains heavily dependent on external financing to cover ongoing operational and capital expenditure requirements.
The sporadic nature of positive FCF quarters appears to be driven by working capital fluctuations rather than sustainable business model improvements. This pattern suggests that the company remains in a high-burn phase where cash generation is insufficient to support its current cost structure.
According to recent filings, working capital changes have been the primary driver of cash flow volatility, exemplified by a $941.2K inflow in 2026Q1 that temporarily masked the underlying operational losses, suggesting that cash management is highly sensitive to the timing of client payments and project milestones.
The reliance on working capital swings to manage liquidity indicates that the company lacks a stable, recurring cash conversion cycle. This volatility warrants further investigation into the aging of accounts receivable, as it may suggest that cash flow is being artificially smoothed by timing shifts.
As indicated by the provided data, Versus Systems' capital expenditure profile is highly inconsistent, with CapEx/Revenue ratios spiking to 55.4% in 2025Q4, which suggests that the company's investment in infrastructure is not yet aligned with a predictable or scalable revenue growth trajectory.
The erratic nature of these capital outlays may indicate that the company is still in a heavy development phase, requiring periodic, lumpy investments to maintain its platform. Such capital intensity, when paired with negative operating margins, highlights the significant financial burden of maintaining the eXtreme Engagement platform.
Based on the provided financial history, the company's cash flow statement obscures the true extent of its operational reliance on equity-based compensation and external funding, as evidenced by the minimal cash balance of $527,388 relative to its historical quarterly cash burn rates.
The financial data suggests that the company's survival is contingent upon its ability to access capital markets, which likely results in recurring shareholder dilution. The lack of clear, self-sustaining cash flow generation suggests that the current business model may be fundamentally misaligned with its cost base.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VS stock.
Versus Systems Inc. (VS) generated $-2.1M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Versus Systems Inc. (VS) reported negative free cash flow of $2.7M in 2025, indicating capital requirements exceeded cash from operations.
Versus Systems Inc. (VS) spent $0.6M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.