Optiva (TSX:OPT) EBIT per Share: C$-1.60 (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


TSX:OPT Optiva Inc TSX:OPT
30 GF Score
Price C$0.25
GF Value C$5.12
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Optiva EBIT per Share?

Optiva TSX:OPT 30 EBIT per Share is C$-1.60 as of Sep. 2025. 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.

Optiva's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$-0.77. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was C$-1.60.

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The historical rank and industry rank for Optiva's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Optiva was 50.20% per year. The lowest was -269.70% per year. And the median was 29.70% per year.

TSX:OPT's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 12.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Optiva's EBIT for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$-4.82 Mil.


Optiva  (TSX:OPT) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.


Optiva EBIT per Share Related Terms


Optiva EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optiva's EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share Chart

Optiva Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.54 6.63 2.56 -0.26 -2.02

Optiva Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
EBIT per Share 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 -0.03 -0.75 0.18 -0.25 -0.77
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Optiva EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Optiva's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Dec. 2024 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-12.526/6.205
=-2.02

Optiva's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-4.818/6.235
=-0.77

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-1.60

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of C$-1.60 mean?
Optiva (TSX:OPT) has a EBIT per Share of C$-1.60 as of Sep. 2025. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Optiva and its competitors.
Is Optiva's EBIT per Share too high?
Optiva's current EBIT per Share is C$-1.60. Overall, Optiva has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiva's EBIT per Share compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Optiva's EBIT per Share of C$-1.60 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 12.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Software company?
The median EBIT per Share among Software companies is 12.05, based on 2,120 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Optiva and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EBIT per Share is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optiva's current EBIT per Share is C$-1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optiva stock overvalued right now?
Optiva (TSX:OPT) has a current EBIT per Share of C$-1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is C$5.12, compared to a current price of C$0.25 — trading 95.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is C$-1.60. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optiva (TSX:OPT), the current EBIT per Share is C$-1.60 as of Sep. 2025. 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:

  • EBIT per Share: C$-1.60
  • GF Value™: C$5.12 vs. price of C$0.25 (95.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs

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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