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Added to YB: 2026-02-13

Pitch date: 2026-02-12

SPSY.L [bullish]

Spectra Systems Corporation

+21.05%

current return

Author Info

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Company Info

Spectra Systems Corporation invents, develops, and sells integrated optical systems in the United States and internationally.

Market Cap

GBP 112.1M

Pitch Price

GBP 1.43

Price Target

N/A

Dividend

5.87%

EV/EBITDA

3.77

P/E

5.65

EV/Sales

1.66

Sector

Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components

Category

special_situation

Show full summary:
Cash is King

SPSY.L: Niche monopoly in Level 3 authentication for polymer banknotes, only provider with low-haze M-Feature tech. 25% op margin, 25% ROIC. Trades 9x run-rate FCF ($7.1M NOPAT). Polish & Philippine central bank contracts secured; Egypt tender ($8.25M potential). $31.6M windfall cash (39% of mkt cap) due 2026 as special div. Key risks: IP competition from CCL/De La Rue, vertical integration execution, Fed concentration. Fair value now, 50% upside post-div at $61.1M EV.

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