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Spectra SystemsSCTQ -3.18%76 Buyback Yield % is 0.06 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates SCTQ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.23. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks better than 59.45% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's Buyback Yield % 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.
SCTQ vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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 Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.06 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #528 out of 1302 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Spectra Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
Spectra Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 0.06 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #528 out of 1302 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #528 out of 1302 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Spectra Systems in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. However, Buyback 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. Spectra Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 0.06, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Buyback Yield % of 0.06. 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 Buyback Yield % is 0.06, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.06 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:
Buyback Yield %: 0.06 (65% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
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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