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Spectra Systems's dividends per share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.12. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. As of today, Spectra Systems's Dividend Yield % is 0.00%.
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.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
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.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Spectra Systems (OTCPK:SCTQ) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Spectra Systems was 71.00. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.75.
2. 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $2.13.
Spectra Systems's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.136.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Spectra Systems was 7.31%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 4.32%.
* 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 Dividends per Share Related Terms
Spectra Systems Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's Dividends per Share 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: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 Dividend Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a Dividends per Share of $0.12 as of Dec. 2025. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors.
Is Spectra Systems' Dividends per Share too high?
Spectra Systems' current Dividends per Share is $0.12. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Dividends per Share compare to UBER and SHOP?
Spectra Systems' Dividends per Share of $0.12 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Software company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Software industry context. However, Dividends per Share 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 Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. Spectra Systems's current Dividends per Share is $0.12. 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 Dividends per Share of $0.12. 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 Dividends per Share is $0.12. 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 Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Dividends per Share is $0.12 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:
Dividends per Share: $0.12
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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