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SPSC Stock Chart & Stats
160.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
160.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range122.00 p - 207.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
£79.85M
Enterprise Value126.03M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£14.82M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.78M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Oct 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding685,720
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.95
Price to Sales (P/S)1.54
P/FCF Ratio10.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)£28.37M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability And MarginsSustained high operating and net margins indicate strong pricing power and operating leverage in Spectra's niche banknote and authentication business. Durable margin levels support reinvestment in R&D, fund working capital needs, and provide a buffer against cyclical revenue swings from long procurement cycles.
Healthy, Improving Balance SheetDeclining leverage and meaningful equity expansion strengthen financial flexibility for multi-year contract bidding and product development. A conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk and gives management capacity to fund growth investments or absorb timing gaps in receipts from large government customers.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationMaterial and growing free cash flow that runs close to reported earnings demonstrates durable cash generation capability. This supports operational continuity, allows for strategic investment in product/market expansion, and helps service obligations even if operating cash timing lags earnings in some periods.
Bears Say
Weak Operating Cash ConversionOperating cash conversion below parity over multiple years suggests recurring working-capital timing or collection issues tied to contract billing cycles. This structural cash conversion gap can pressure liquidity during contract seasonality, limit discretionary spending, and raise reliance on balance-sheet buffers.
Lumpy Revenue And Margin VolatilitySharp year-to-year revenue swings and gross-margin variability reflect dependence on irregular central bank procurement and program timing. Such lumpiness makes forecasting, capacity planning, and consistent margin recovery harder, increasing execution risk across multi-year banknote and authentication contracts.
Variable Leverage Over TimeHistory of material leverage swings implies the company adjusts capital structure to support episodic needs. That variability raises the risk that future funding needs could require debt or equity issuance at inopportune times, increasing financing cost uncertainty and potentially diluting financial resilience.
SPSC FAQ
What was Spectra Systems Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Spectra Systems Corp lowest share price was 122.00 p and its highest was 207.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Spectra Systems Corp’s market cap?
Spectra Systems Corp’s market cap is £79.85M.
When is Spectra Systems Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Spectra Systems Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 05, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Spectra Systems Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Spectra Systems Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Spectra Systems Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Spectra Systems Corp pay dividends?
Spectra Systems Corp pays a Annually dividend of 10.06 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.92%. See more information on Spectra Systems Corp dividends here
What is Spectra Systems Corp’s EPS estimate?
Spectra Systems Corp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Spectra Systems Corp have?
Spectra Systems Corp has 685,720 shares outstanding.
What happened to Spectra Systems Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Spectra Systems Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SPSC
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Spectra Systems Stock Smart Score
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Company Description
Spectra Systems Corp
Spectra Systems Corporation, established in 1996 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, is dedicated to the innovation, development, and worldwide sale of sophisticated optical systems. The company's operations are divided into three primary segments: Authentication Systems, Secure Transactions, and Banknote Cleaning. Its Authentication Systems division offers complete solutions, featuring proprietary taggant materials and sensor technology to validate the authenticity of banknotes for central banks and ensure the security of passports for G7 nations. This segment also provides brand protection services and supplies a variety of optical materials for security and quality control, including fluorescent, phosphorescent, invisible pigments and dyes, and gasochromic response materials, along with custom materials and hardware. The Secure Transactions segment develops internal control mechanisms to confirm the precision and integrity of transactions handled by lottery and gaming operators. Through its Banknote Cleaning division, the company provides advanced dry-process cleaning and disinfection systems that employ supercritical CO2 to efficiently eliminate sebum and other foreign substances from banknotes. Additionally, Spectra Systems manufactures high-speed currency authentication sensors, quality control equipment for the production of both paper and polymer banknotes, and machinery for security printing and hologram manufacturing. The company, initially known as Spectra Science Corporation, rebranded to Spectra Systems Corporation in June 2001.