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Spectra SystemsLSE:SPSY -0.79%76 OCF Yield % is 8.34 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 6.86. 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 2,868 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks better than 71.62% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Spectra Systems OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's OCF Yield % 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: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 8.34 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 6.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #814 out of 2868 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Spectra Systems' OCF Yield % too high?
Spectra Systems' current OCF Yield % of 8.34 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.86. The Software industry median OCF Yield % is 3.09. Spectra Systems' value of 8.34 is 170.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #814 out of 2868 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #814 out of 2868 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Spectra Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 3.09. Spectra Systems' value of 8.34 is 170.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 3.09, 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 Yield % for a Software company?
The median OCF Yield % among Software companies is 3.09, based on 2,868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spectra Systems's current OCF Yield % of 8.34 is 170.3% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median OCF Yield % is 3.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current OCF Yield % is 8.34, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 6.86. 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 OCF Yield % is 8.34, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 170.3% above the Software industry median of 3.09. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY), the current OCF Yield % is 8.34 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:
OCF Yield %: 8.34 (22% above median its 10-year median of 6.86)
GF Value™: £3.72 vs. price of £1.88 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.3% above the Software median (#814 of 2868)
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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