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The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
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.
SCTQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
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.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Spectra Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Spectra Systems Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Payout Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Spectra Systems's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. Over the past decade, Spectra Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 71.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #291 out of 871 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Spectra Systems' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Spectra Systems' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 71.00. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #291 out of 871 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #291 out of 871 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Spectra Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Historically, Spectra Systems' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 71.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Software company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Software companies is 0.41, based on 871 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
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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