Open Text (FRA:OTX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.59 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 64% Below Median

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FRA:OTX Open Text Corp FRA:OTX
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Price €21.58
GF Value €27.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Open Text FRA:OTX -4.34% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:OTX with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Software companies, Open Text ranks better than 61.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Open Text's current share price is €21.58. Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.60. Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.59.

The historical rank and industry rank for Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:OTX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 4.38   Max: 7.55
Current: 1.59

During the past years, Open Text's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.55. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 4.38.

FRA:OTX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.42% of 1576 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.235 vs FRA:OTX: 1.59

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Open Text's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.149. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €13.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Open Text  (FRA:OTX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Open Text Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Open Text Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 1.87 2.41 2.05 1.39

FRA:OTX vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.58/13.60
=1.59

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Open Text's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=14.149/132.2623*132.2623
=14.149

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Open Text Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.291 102.002 9.454
201609 10.611 101.765 13.791
201612 12.578 101.449 16.398
201703 12.465 102.634 16.063
201706 11.956 103.029 15.348
201709 11.318 103.345 14.485
201712 11.572 103.345 14.810
201803 11.245 105.004 14.164
201806 11.916 105.557 14.931
201809 11.944 105.636 14.955
201812 12.425 105.399 15.592
201903 12.649 106.979 15.638
201906 12.775 107.690 15.690
201909 13.183 107.611 16.203
201912 13.338 107.769 16.369
202003 13.358 107.927 16.370
202006 13.113 108.401 15.999
202009 12.750 108.164 15.591
202012 12.117 108.559 14.763
202103 12.474 110.298 14.958
202106 12.599 111.720 14.916
202109 13.192 112.905 15.454
202112 13.557 113.774 15.760
202203 13.766 117.646 15.476
202206 14.346 120.806 15.706
202209 14.598 120.648 16.003
202212 14.393 120.964 15.737
202303 14.233 122.702 15.342
202306 13.699 124.203 14.588
202309 14.110 125.230 14.902
202312 13.814 125.072 14.608
202403 14.112 126.258 14.783
202406 14.563 127.522 15.104
202409 14.031 127.285 14.580
202412 15.317 127.364 15.906
202503 14.709 129.181 15.060
202506 13.369 129.892 13.613
202509 13.360 130.287 13.563
202512 13.863 130.366 14.065
202603 14.149 132.262 14.149

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 mean?
Open Text (FRA:OTX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.38. Over the past decade, Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #608 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Open Text's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 7.55. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Open Text's value of 1.59 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Open Text ranks #608 out of 1576 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Open Text has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #608 out of 1576 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Open Text in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Open Text's value of 1.59 is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Open Text's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 7.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Open Text has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Open Text's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 is 28.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Open Text's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Open Text stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Open Text (FRA:OTX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.65, compared to a current price of €21.58 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 28.9% below the Software industry median of 2.24. Open Text's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Open Text (FRA:OTX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 01, 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 Open Text (FRA:OTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Open Text stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.58 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.65. GuruFocus considers Open Text to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OTX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.59 (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.38)
  • GF Value™: €27.65 vs. price of €21.58 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.9% below the Software median (#608 of 1576)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Open Text Business Description

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Open Text Corp is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sale of Information Management software and solutions. Its software allows clients to archive, aggregate, retrieve, and search unstructured information (such as documents, e-mail, and presentations). Its platform and services provide secure and scalable solutions for enterprises, SMBs, governments, and consumers around the world. The company's solutions are marketed and delivered on the OpenText Cloud Platform, which is a comprehensive Information Management platform consisting of six business clouds; Content Cloud, Cybersecurity Cloud, Application Automation Cloud, Business Network Cloud, IT Operations Management Cloud, and Analytics Cloud. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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