Open Text (TSX:OTEX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.53 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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TSX:OTEX Open Text Corp TSX:OTEX
89 GF Score
Price C$32.62
GF Value C$45.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Open Text TSX:OTEX -0.82% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 5.20. GuruFocus rates TSX:OTEX with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of C$45.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Software companies, Open Text ranks better than 51.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Open Text's current share price is C$32.62. Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$21.37. Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.53.

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

TSX:OTEX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 5.2   Max: 7.2
Current: 1.53

During the past years, Open Text's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.20. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 5.20.

TSX:OTEX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
51.64% of 1590 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs TSX:OTEX: 1.53

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Open Text's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$7.096. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$21.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Open Text  (TSX:OTEX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Open Text Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS 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 1.88 2.01 2.57 2.16 1.45

TSX:OTEX vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Open Text Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=32.62/21.37
=1.53

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7.096/132.2623*132.2623
=7.096

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Open Text Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.556 102.002 3.314
201609 2.633 101.765 3.422
201612 2.925 101.449 3.813
201703 2.991 102.634 3.854
201706 3.319 103.029 4.261
201709 2.955 103.345 3.782
201712 3.514 103.345 4.497
201803 3.313 105.004 4.173
201806 3.679 105.557 4.610
201809 3.228 105.636 4.042
201812 3.667 105.399 4.602
201903 3.561 106.979 4.403
201906 3.667 107.690 4.504
201909 3.402 107.611 4.181
201912 3.741 107.769 4.591
202003 4.178 107.927 5.120
202006 4.113 108.401 5.018
202009 3.899 108.164 4.768
202012 4.023 108.559 4.901
202103 3.822 110.298 4.583
202106 3.985 111.720 4.718
202109 3.860 112.905 4.522
202112 4.112 113.774 4.780
202203 4.118 117.646 4.630
202206 4.275 120.806 4.680
202209 4.212 120.648 4.617
202212 4.512 120.964 4.933
202303 6.293 122.702 6.783
202306 7.301 124.203 7.775
202309 7.094 125.230 7.492
202312 7.567 125.072 8.002
202403 7.174 126.258 7.515
202406 6.831 127.522 7.085
202409 6.418 127.285 6.669
202412 7.169 127.364 7.445
202503 6.825 129.181 6.988
202506 6.949 129.892 7.076
202509 7.022 130.287 7.128
202512 7.213 130.366 7.318
202603 7.096 132.262 7.096

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.53 mean?
Open Text (TSX:OTEX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.53 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 5.20. Over the past decade, Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 7.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #769 out of 1590 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Open Text's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Open Text's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.53 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 7.20. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Open Text's value of 1.53 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Open Text ranks #769 out of 1590 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 PS Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #769 out of 1590 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Open Text in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67. Open Text's value of 1.53 is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Open Text's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.35 to 7.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 PS Ratio for a Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Software companies is 1.67, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Open Text's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.53 is 8.1% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Open Text's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 5.20. 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 (TSX:OTEX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$45.60, compared to a current price of C$32.62 — trading 28.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 8.1% below the Software industry median of 1.67. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Open Text (TSX:OTEX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.53 as of Jul. 18, 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 (TSX:OTEX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Open Text stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$32.62 is trading 28.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$45.60. GuruFocus considers Open Text to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:OTEX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.53 (71% below median its 10-year median of 5.20)
  • GF Value™: C$45.60 vs. price of C$32.62 (28.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.1% below the Software median (#769 of 1590)

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


Open Text Business Description

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Address 275 Frank Tompa Drive, Waterloo, ON, CAN, N2L 0A1
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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