Optiva (TSX:OPT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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What is Optiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Optiva TSX:OPT 30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates TSX:OPT with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of C$5.12. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-07-25), Optiva's current share price is C$0.245. Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was C$0.96. Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.26.

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

TSX:OPT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 1.18   Max: 2.32
Current: 0.25

During the past years, Optiva's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 1.18.

TSX:OPT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.26 vs TSX:OPT: 0.25

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.

Optiva's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$-15.024. 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 C$0.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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Optiva  (TSX:OPT) 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.


Optiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Optiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optiva'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.

Optiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Optiva Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 1.36 1.02 0.23 0.40

Optiva Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 0.46 0.40 0.35 0.52 0.26

TSX:OPT vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Optiva'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.


Optiva Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Optiva 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.

Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.245/0.96
=0.26

* 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.

Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Optiva's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=-15.024/130.2871*130.2871
=-15.024

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 130.2871.

Optiva Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201506 50.810 100.500 65.869
201509 53.176 100.421 68.991
201512 52.789 99.947 68.814
201603 33.726 101.054 43.483
201606 27.485 102.002 35.107
201609 17.478 101.765 22.377
201612 14.969 101.449 19.224
201703 7.498 102.634 9.518
201706 -5.464 103.029 -6.910
201709 14.120 103.345 17.801
201712 -0.804 103.345 -1.014
201803 -3.148 105.004 -3.906
201806 -4.200 105.557 -5.184
201809 -7.553 105.636 -9.316
201812 -6.365 105.399 -7.868
201903 -6.136 106.979 -7.473
201906 -5.343 107.690 -6.464
202003 -9.142 107.927 -11.036
202006 -12.642 108.401 -15.194
202009 -20.500 108.164 -24.693
202012 -19.139 108.559 -22.970
202103 -14.946 110.298 -17.655
202106 -8.359 111.720 -9.748
202109 -7.067 112.905 -8.155
202112 -7.265 113.774 -8.319
202203 -6.728 117.646 -7.451
202206 -6.816 120.806 -7.351
202209 -5.469 120.648 -5.906
202212 -5.735 120.964 -6.177
202303 -6.329 122.702 -6.720
202306 -6.689 124.203 -7.017
202309 -7.492 125.230 -7.795
202312 -8.528 125.072 -8.884
202403 -9.916 126.258 -10.232
202406 -11.180 127.522 -11.422
202409 -11.394 127.285 -11.663
202412 -13.011 127.364 -13.310
202503 -13.672 129.181 -13.789
202506 -13.956 129.892 -13.998
202509 -15.024 130.287 -15.024

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 0.26 mean?
Optiva (TSX:OPT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 25, 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 Optiva and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.32.
Is Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Optiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 2.32. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Optiva's value of 0.26 is 88.5% below this industry median. Overall, Optiva has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Optiva's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26. Optiva's value of 0.26 is 88.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Optiva's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Optiva 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 2.26, based on 1,591 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. Optiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 88.5% 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 Optiva and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optiva's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optiva stock overvalued right now?
Optiva (TSX:OPT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5.12, compared to a current price of C$0.25 — trading 95.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 88.5% below the Software industry median of 2.26. Optiva's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Optiva (TSX:OPT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 25, 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 Optiva (TSX:OPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optiva stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.25 is trading 95.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$5.12.

Key valuation signals for TSX:OPT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: C$5.12 vs. price of C$0.25 (95.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.5% below the Software median

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


Optiva Business Description

Address 2233 Argentia Road, Suite 302, East Tower, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 2X7
Optiva Inc is engaged in offering software products to the telecommunications software market. The company's portfolio of products enables real-time billing, charging, policy management and user experience that are critical to customers' growth and performance. The company earns revenue from sale of software licenses, including initial perpetual licenses, term licenses, subscription licenses, capacity upgrades, professional services and managed services; third-party hardware and software components and customer support contracts. Some of the company's products include Optiva BSS Platform, Optiva Charging Engine, Optiva Partner Monetization among others. Geographically, the majority of the revenue for the company is generated from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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