SCTQ (Spectra Systems) Tax Expense: $6.77 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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SCTQ Spectra Systems Corp SCTQ
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GF Value $4.23
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What is Spectra Systems Tax Expense?

Spectra Systems SCTQ -3.18% 76 Tax Expense is $6.77 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Spectra Systems's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.77 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.77 Mil.


Spectra Systems  (OTCPK:SCTQ) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Spectra Systems Tax Expense Historical Data

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Spectra Systems Tax Expense Chart

Spectra Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
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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 Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.77 Mil.

* 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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $6.77 Mil mean?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a Tax Expense of $6.77 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors.
Is Spectra Systems' Tax Expense too high?
Spectra Systems' current Tax Expense is $6.77 Mil. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' Tax Expense compare to UBER and SHOP?
Spectra Systems' Tax Expense of $6.77 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 Tax Expense for a Software company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Software industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. Spectra Systems's current Tax Expense is $6.77 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?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a current Tax Expense of $6.77 Mil. 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 Expense is $6.77 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current Tax Expense is $6.77 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 (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 Expense: $6.77 Mil
  • GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $2.13 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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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