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Spectra SystemsSCTQ -3.18%76 OCF Margin % is 36.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 37.96. GuruFocus rates SCTQ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.23. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,818 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks better than 71.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spectra Systems's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SCTQ'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.72 Med: 37.96 Max: 48.72
Current: 15.72
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Spectra Systems was 48.72%. The lowest was 15.72%. And the median was 37.96%.
SCTQ's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 71.15% of 2818
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs SCTQ: 15.72
Spectra Systems OCF Margin % Related Terms
Spectra Systems OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's OCF Margin % 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 (SCTQ) has a OCF Margin % of 36.76% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.96. Over the past decade, Spectra Systems' OCF Margin % has ranged from 15.72 to 48.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #813 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Spectra Systems' OCF Margin % too high?
Spectra Systems' current OCF Margin % of 36.76% is near median its 10-year median of 37.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.72 to a high of 48.72. The Software industry median OCF Margin % is 6.67. Spectra Systems' value of 36.76% is 451.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #813 out of 2818 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' OCF Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #813 out of 2818 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Spectra Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.67. Spectra Systems' value of 36.76% is 451.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Spectra Systems' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 15.72 to 48.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.96 vs. the industry median of 6.67, 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 OCF Margin % for a Software company?
The median OCF Margin % among Software companies is 6.67, based on 2,818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spectra Systems's current OCF Margin % of 36.76% is 451.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current OCF Margin % is 36.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.96. 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 OCF Margin % of 36.76%. 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 OCF Margin % is 36.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.96 and 451.1% above the Software industry median of 6.67. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current OCF Margin % is 36.76% 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:
OCF Margin %: 36.76% (near median its 10-year median of 37.96)
GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $2.13 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 451.1% above the Software median (#813 of 2818)
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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