SCTQ (Spectra Systems) Tax Rate %: 21.71% (As of Dec. 2025)

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SCTQ Spectra Systems Corp SCTQ
81 GF Score
Price $2.13
GF Value $4.23
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What is Spectra Systems Tax Rate %?

Spectra Systems SCTQ -3.18% 81 Tax Rate % is 21.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SCTQ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.23. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Spectra Systems's Tax Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.77 Mil. Spectra Systems's Pre-Tax Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12.75 Mil. Therefore, Spectra Systems's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.71%.

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Spectra Systems Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spectra Systems's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Spectra Systems Tax Rate % Chart

Spectra Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Spectra Systems Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Spectra Systems Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Spectra Systems's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=6.769/26.814
=25.24 %

Spectra Systems's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=2.769/12.754
=21.71 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 21.71% mean?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a Tax Rate % of 21.71% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Spectra Systems' Tax Rate % too high?
Spectra Systems' current Tax Rate % is 21.71%. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Tax Rate % compare to UBER and SHOP?
Spectra Systems' Tax Rate % of 21.71% 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 Tax Rate % for a Software company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Spectra Systems's current Tax Rate % is 21.71%. 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 Tax Rate % of 21.71%. 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 Tax Rate % is 21.71%. Spectra Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Tax Rate % is 21.71% 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:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.71%
  • GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $2.13 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SPSY:UK
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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