Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 78.64% (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LSE:SPSY Spectra Systems Corp LSE:SPSY
76 GF Score
Price £1.88
GF Value £3.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Spectra Systems Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Spectra Systems LSE:SPSY -0.79% 76 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 78.64% as of Jul. 14, 2026. 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-14), Spectra Systems's Predictability Rank is 2-Stars. Spectra Systems's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is £8.78 and current share price is £1.875. Consequently,

Spectra Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 78.64%.

LSE:SPSY vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Spectra Systems Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Spectra Systems's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(8.78-1.875)/8.78
=78.64 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 78.64% mean?
Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 78.64% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Spectra Systems.
Is Spectra Systems' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Spectra Systems' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 78.64%. 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' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to UBER and SHOP?
Spectra Systems' Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 78.64% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for a Software company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Software industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Spectra Systems. Spectra Systems's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 78.64%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 78.64%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 78.64% 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 (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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 78.64%
  • GF Value™: £3.72 vs. price of £1.88 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 40 Westminster Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI, USA, 02903
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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