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As of today (2026-07-14), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Spectra Systems is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-07-14), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Spectra Systems is 0.00%.
SCTQ's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, Spectra Systems's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Spectra Systems was 19.30% per year. The lowest was -1.10% per year. And the median was 11.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Spectra Systems (OTCPK:SCTQ) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Spectra Systems Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SCTQ vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % 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.
Spectra Systems Forward Dividend Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Spectra Systems Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Spectra Systems Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.136000
2026-07-02
2026-07-03
2026-07-17
Cash Dividend
annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Spectra Systems's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #136 out of 992 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Spectra Systems' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Spectra Systems' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #136 out of 992 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #136 out of 992 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Spectra Systems in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Software company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Software companies is 2.44, based on 992 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spectra Systems stock overvalued right now?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.23, compared to a current price of $2.13 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Spectra Systems' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 14, 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 Spectra Systems (SCTQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectra Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.13 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.23.
Key valuation signals for SCTQ:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $2.13 (49.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCTQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spectra Systems Corp manufactures, and markets technology-based products used to authenticate and process banknotes and also offers secure software products for gaming. The company has divided its business into Authentication Systems, Security Printing, and Banknote Cleaning. The company derives maximum revenue from Authentication Systems that involve the hardware, software, and materials related to the authentication of banknotes, tax stamps, and other high-value goods.
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