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SPSY vs. CER, IQG, BIG, NET, and EYE

Should you buy Spectra Systems stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Spectra Systems with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Spectra Systems include Cerillion (CER), IQGeo Group (IQG), Big Technologies (BIG), Netcall (NET), and Eagle Eye Solutions Group (EYE).

How does Spectra Systems compare to Cerillion?

Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) and Cerillion (LON:CER) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, meaning that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cerillion has a beta of 0.497, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Spectra Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. Cerillion pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Spectra Systems pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cerillion pays out 33.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Spectra Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.5% of Cerillion shares are held by institutional investors. 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.2% of Cerillion shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Cerillion has a net margin of 32.24% compared to Spectra Systems' net margin of 31.20%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Cerillion's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Spectra Systems31.20% 43.71% 10.14%
Cerillion 32.24%22.77%19.33%

Cerillion has a consensus price target of GBX 1,934, indicating a potential upside of 89.61%. Given Cerillion's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cerillion is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Cerillion
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Cerillion has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Spectra Systems. Spectra Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cerillion, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Spectra Systems£64.28M1.32£8.17M£41.004.27
Cerillion£42.46M7.10£14.14M£46.3022.03

In the previous week, Cerillion had 1 more articles in the media than Spectra Systems. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Cerillion and 0 mentions for Spectra Systems. Cerillion's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Cerillion is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Spectra Systems Neutral
Cerillion Positive

Summary

Cerillion beats Spectra Systems on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to IQGeo Group?

IQGeo Group (LON:IQG) and Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and earnings.

IQGeo Group has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, suggesting that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

Spectra Systems has higher revenue and earnings than IQGeo Group.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IQGeo Group£44.48M0.00-£1.17MN/AN/A
Spectra Systems£64.28M1.32£8.17M£41.004.27

In the previous week, IQGeo Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Spectra Systems'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
IQGeo Group Neutral
Spectra Systems Neutral

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to IQGeo Group's net margin of 0.01%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat IQGeo Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IQGeo Group0.01% 0.02% 2.58%
Spectra Systems 31.20%43.71%10.14%

81.4% of IQGeo Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.0% of IQGeo Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Spectra Systems beats IQGeo Group on 7 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Big Technologies?

Big Technologies (LON:BIG) and Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends and institutional ownership.

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Big Technologies' net margin of -46.62%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Big Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Big Technologies-46.62% -26.32% 5.60%
Spectra Systems 31.20%43.71%10.14%

Big Technologies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Spectra Systems. Big Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spectra Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Big Technologies£49.73M5.76£12.39M-£8.00N/A
Spectra Systems£64.28M1.32£8.17M£41.004.27

Big Technologies has a beta of 0.946, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, indicating that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

Big Technologies presently has a consensus target price of GBX 101.33, indicating a potential upside of 3.40%. Given Big Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Big Technologies is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Big Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

18.5% of Big Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 27.5% of Big Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Big Technologies had 5 more articles in the media than Spectra Systems. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Big Technologies and 0 mentions for Spectra Systems. Big Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Big Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Big Technologies Neutral
Spectra Systems Neutral

Summary

Big Technologies beats Spectra Systems on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Netcall?

Netcall (LON:NET) and Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Netcall pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.94 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Spectra Systems pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. Netcall pays out 66.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Spectra Systems pays out 28.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Spectra Systems is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Netcall currently has a consensus price target of GBX 162.50, indicating a potential upside of 37.71%. Given Netcall's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Netcall is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Netcall
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Netcall has a beta of 0.117, indicating that its stock price is 88% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, indicating that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Netcall had 1 more articles in the media than Spectra Systems. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Netcall and 0 mentions for Spectra Systems. Netcall's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Spectra Systems' score of 0.00 indicating that Netcall is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Netcall Positive
Spectra Systems Neutral

Spectra Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Netcall. Spectra Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Netcall, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Netcall£51.39M3.92£5.87M£1.4283.10
Spectra Systems£64.28M1.32£8.17M£41.004.27

15.5% of Netcall shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Netcall shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Netcall's net margin of 4.67%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Netcall's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Netcall4.67% 5.23% 4.62%
Spectra Systems 31.20%43.71%10.14%

Summary

Netcall and Spectra Systems tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Spectra Systems compare to Eagle Eye Solutions Group?

Eagle Eye Solutions Group (LON:EYE) and Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Spectra Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Eagle Eye Solutions Group. Eagle Eye Solutions Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Spectra Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Eagle Eye Solutions Group£47.08M3.18£5.75M-£0.34N/A
Spectra Systems£64.28M1.32£8.17M£41.004.27

24.4% of Eagle Eye Solutions Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.8% of Spectra Systems shares are owned by institutional investors. 24.9% of Eagle Eye Solutions Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.7% of Spectra Systems shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Spectra Systems has a net margin of 31.20% compared to Eagle Eye Solutions Group's net margin of 0.22%. Spectra Systems' return on equity of 43.71% beat Eagle Eye Solutions Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Eagle Eye Solutions Group0.22% 0.31% 1.05%
Spectra Systems 31.20%43.71%10.14%

Eagle Eye Solutions Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 675, indicating a potential upside of 36.50%. Given Eagle Eye Solutions Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Eagle Eye Solutions Group is more favorable than Spectra Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Eagle Eye Solutions Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Spectra Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Eagle Eye Solutions Group has a beta of 0.638, suggesting that its share price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Spectra Systems has a beta of 0.008, suggesting that its share price is 99% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Eagle Eye Solutions Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Spectra Systems'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Eagle Eye Solutions Group Neutral
Spectra Systems Neutral

Summary

Eagle Eye Solutions Group and Spectra Systems tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SPSY vs. The Competition

MetricSpectra SystemsSoftware IndustryTechnology SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£84.74M£14.49B£27.99B£2.83B
Dividend Yield5.92%3.44%2.77%6.15%
P/E Ratio4.27130.8779.90368.45
Price / Sales1.321,291.93596.1783,513.51
Price / Cash4.0640.6845.0527.89
Price / Book2.467.887.607.11
Net Income£8.17M£436.09M£662.12M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-5.91%0.32%0.13%6.57%
1 Month Performance-9.33%-2.11%-4.45%0.29%
1 Year Performance-16.75%7.04%147.99%64.28%

Spectra Systems Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPSY
Spectra Systems
N/AGBX 175
+0.1%
N/A-16.8%£84.74M£64.28M4.2728
CER
Cerillion
3.9563 of 5 stars
GBX 1,030
-1.9%
GBX 1,934
+87.8%
-35.1%£304.27M£42.46M22.25321
IQG
IQGeo Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£295.50M£44.48MN/A217
BIG
Big Technologies
0.7022 of 5 stars
GBX 99
+0.6%
GBX 101.33
+2.4%
+4.7%£289.30M£49.73MN/A36,200
NET
Netcall
2.661 of 5 stars
GBX 118
+0.2%
GBX 162.50
+37.7%
-4.1%£201.30M£51.39M83.103,220

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This page (LON:SPSY) was last updated on 8/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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