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Spectra SystemsSCTQ 80 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 29.70. GuruFocus rates SCTQ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,071 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks better than 84.65% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Spectra Systems's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 92.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 49.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 29.70% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Spectra Systems was 82.50% per year. The lowest was 10.30% per year. And the median was 29.70% per year.
Spectra Systems (OTCPK:SCTQ) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Spectra Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SCTQ vs QH, SHOP, UBER: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Spectra Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.30% mean?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.30% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Spectra Systems and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 29.70. Over the past decade, Spectra Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 10.30 to 82.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #318 out of 2071 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Spectra Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Spectra Systems' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.30% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 29.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.30 to a high of 82.50. The Software industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Spectra Systems' value of 49.30% is 304.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #318 out of 2071 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 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #318 out of 2071 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Spectra Systems in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20. Spectra Systems' value of 49.30% is 304.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Spectra Systems' own 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate has ranged from 10.30 to 82.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.70 vs. the industry median of 12.20, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Software company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Software companies is 12.20, based on 2,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spectra Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 49.30% is 304.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.30%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 29.70. 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 (SCTQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.61, compared to a current price of $2.24 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.30%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 29.70 and 304.1% above the Software industry median of 12.20. Spectra Systems' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 49.30% 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 $2.24 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.61.
GuruFocus considers Spectra Systems to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SCTQ:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 49.30% (66% above median its 10-year median of 29.70)
GF Value™: $4.61 vs. price of $2.24 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 304.1% above the Software median (#318 of 2071)
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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