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Spectra SystemsSCTQ -3.18%76 PS Ratio is 1.62 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 5.59. 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 2,781 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks better than 51.78% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Spectra Systems's share price is $2.13.
Spectra Systems's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.31. Hence, Spectra Systems's PS Ratio for today is 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spectra Systems's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCTQ'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 5.59 Max: 9.71
Current: 1.92
During the past 13 years, Spectra Systems's highest PS Ratio was 9.71. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 5.59.
SCTQ's PS Ratio is ranked better than 51.78% of 2781
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.03
vs SCTQ: 1.92
Spectra Systems Corp has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Spectra Systems was 23.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 42.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 35.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Spectra Systems's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 45.00% per year. The lowest was -19.60% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Spectra Systems (OTCPK:SCTQ) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Spectra Systems PS Ratio Related Terms
Spectra Systems PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's PS 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Spectra Systems's Share Price of today is $2.13.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Spectra Systems's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.31.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a PS Ratio of 1.62 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Spectra Systems' PS Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 9.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #1341 out of 2781 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Spectra Systems' PS Ratio too high?
Spectra Systems' current PS Ratio of 1.62 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 9.71. The Software industry median PS Ratio is 2.03. Spectra Systems' value of 1.62 is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #1341 out of 2781 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' PS Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #1341 out of 2781 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Spectra Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.03. Spectra Systems' value of 1.62 is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Spectra Systems' own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 9.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Spectra Systems has consistently been below 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 PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median PS Ratio among Software companies is 2.03, based on 2,781 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Spectra Systems's current PS Ratio of 1.62 is 20.2% below 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PS Ratio is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current PS Ratio is 1.62, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 5.59. 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 PS Ratio of 1.62. 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 PS Ratio is 1.62, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 20.2% below the Software industry median of 2.03. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current PS Ratio is 1.62 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 (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:
PS Ratio: 1.62 (71% below median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $2.13 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Software median (#1341 of 2781)
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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