Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 48.31 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:SPSY Spectra Systems Corp LSE:SPSY
76 GF Score
Price £1.85
GF Value £3.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Spectra Systems Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Spectra Systems LSE:SPSY 76 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48.31 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SPSY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Spectra Systems's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.31 Mil.


Spectra Systems  (LSE:SPSY) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


Spectra Systems Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


Spectra Systems Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Spectra Systems Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Spectra Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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Spectra Systems Semi-Annual Data
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Spectra Systems Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 48.31 Mil mean?
Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 48.31 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors.
Is Spectra Systems' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Spectra Systems' current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48.31 Mil. 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' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to CRM and SHOP?
Spectra Systems' Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 48.31 Mil 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Software company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Software industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. Spectra Systems's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48.31 Mil. 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 £3.83, compared to a current price of £1.85 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48.31 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (LSE:SPSY), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 48.31 Mil 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 (LSE:SPSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spectra Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.85 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.83. GuruFocus considers Spectra Systems to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SPSY:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 48.31 Mil
  • GF Value™: £3.83 vs. price of £1.85 (51.7% 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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