Spectra Systems Corporation
SPSC
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#32883
Spectra Systems Corporation, established in 1996 and headquartered in... 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.
Share Price
$2.28
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.09M
Change (1 day)
0.59%
Change (1 year)
-15.12%
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Operating Margin for Spectra Systems Corporation (SPSC)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 27.02%
According to Spectra Systems Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 27.02%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 37.80%.
Operating Margin history for Spectra Systems Corporation from 2008 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 27.02% | -28.52% |
| 2025 | 37.80% | 61.95% |
| 2024 | 23.34% | -33.79% |
| 2023 | 35.25% | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 35.63% | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 35.62% | -1.90% |
| 2020 | 36.31% | 10.50% |
| 2019 | 32.86% | 5.56% |
| 2018 | 31.13% | 24.97% |
| 2017 | 24.91% | 153.67% |
| 2016 | 9.82% | 124.20% |
| 2015 | 4.38% | -39.75% |
| 2014 | 7.27% | -161.66% |
| 2013 | -11.79% | 23.46% |
| 2012 | -9.55% | 165.28% |
| 2011 | -3.60% | -173.02% |
| 2010 | 4.93% | 27.06% |
| 2009 | 3.88% | -58.01% |
| 2008 | 9.24% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.42% | -98.99% |
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| 13.90% | -99.49% |
CA
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| 21.39% | -99.21% |
US
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| 12.47% | -99.54% |
US
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| 77.44% | -97.13% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin
What is Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin?
Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin is 27.02%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin was 37.80%, compared with 23.34% in 2024.
How has Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2025 (37.80%) and lowest in 2024 (23.34%).
How does Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Spectra Systems Corporation's operating margin (27.02%) is higher than that of 3 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is AppLovin Corporation, with 77.44%.