SCTQ (Spectra Systems) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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SCTQ Spectra Systems Corp SCTQ
78 GF Score
Price $2.13
GF Value $4.23
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What is Spectra Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Spectra Systems SCTQ -3.18% 78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCTQ with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.23. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,021 Software companies, Spectra Systems ranks better than 71.11% on this metric.

Spectra Systems's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.


The historical rank and industry rank for Spectra Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, Spectra Systems's highest Yield on Cost was 7.31. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 4.32.


SCTQ's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 3.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.

Spectra Systems  (OTCPK:SCTQ) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


Spectra Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


SCTQ vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Spectra Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Spectra Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spectra Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Spectra Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Spectra Systems is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % →
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 mean?
Spectra Systems (SCTQ) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #295 out of 1021 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Spectra Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Spectra Systems' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #295 out of 1021 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spectra Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spectra Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Spectra Systems ranks #295 out of 1021 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Spectra Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.14, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Spectra Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spectra Systems's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Spectra Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Spectra Systems (SCTQ), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 25, 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:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $2.13 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 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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