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Spectra Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.01.
Spectra Systems's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 128.83.
Spectra Systems's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 69.29.
Therefore, Spectra Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 76.55.
Spectra Systems (OTCPK:SCTQ) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Spectra Systems Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Spectra Systems Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle 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: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Spectra Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 76.55 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors.
Is Spectra Systems' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Spectra Systems' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 76.55. The Software industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.17. Spectra Systems' value of 76.55 is 138% above this industry median. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to UBER and SHOP?
Spectra Systems' Cash Conversion Cycle of 76.55 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.17. Spectra Systems' value of 76.55 is 138% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Software company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Software companies is 32.17, based on 2,807 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spectra Systems's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 76.55 is 138% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 76.55. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle of 76.55. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle is 76.55 and 138% above the Software industry median of 32.17. 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 Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 76.55 as of Dec. 2025. 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:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 76.55
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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