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Spectra SystemsLSE:SPSY -0.79%76 Days Inventory is 127.91 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 229.81. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPSY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,651 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks worse than 82.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spectra Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SPSY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.92 Med: 229.81 Max: 357.48
Current: 106.44
During the past 13 years, Spectra Systems's highest Days Inventory was 357.48. The lowest was 83.92. And the median was 229.81.
LSE:SPSY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 82.13% of 1651
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.41
vs LSE:SPSY: 106.44
Spectra Systems's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (100.79) to Dec. 2025 (127.91).
It might indicate that Spectra Systems's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Spectra Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.43.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Spectra Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.29.
Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Spectra Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Spectra Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Spectra Systems Days Inventory Related Terms
Spectra Systems Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's Days Inventory 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.
LSE:SPSY vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Days Inventory 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 (LSE:SPSY) has a Days Inventory of 127.91 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 229.81. Over the past decade, Spectra Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 83.92 to 357.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #1356 out of 1651 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Spectra Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Spectra Systems' current Days Inventory of 127.91 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 229.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.92 to a high of 357.48. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 20.41. Spectra Systems' value of 127.91 is 526.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #1356 out of 1651 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Days Inventory compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #1356 out of 1651 companies for Days Inventory. This places Spectra Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 20.41. Spectra Systems' value of 127.91 is 526.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Spectra Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 83.92 to 357.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 229.81 vs. the industry median of 20.41, Spectra Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 20.41, based on 1,651 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spectra Systems's current Days Inventory of 127.91 is 526.7% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 20.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current Days Inventory is 127.91, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 229.81. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.72, compared to a current price of £1.88 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 127.91, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 229.81 and 526.7% above the Software industry median of 20.41. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY), the current Days Inventory is 127.91 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 (LSE:SPSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectra Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.88 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.72.
GuruFocus considers Spectra Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SPSY:
Days Inventory: 127.91 (44% below median its 10-year median of 229.81)
GF Value™: £3.72 vs. price of £1.88 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 526.7% above the Software median (#1356 of 1651)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SPSY 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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