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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Optiva's enterprise value is C$141.22 Mil.
Optiva's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was C$-9.38 Mil. Therefore, Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -15.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:OPT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -665.15 Med: -2.22 Max: 129.97
Current: -15.05
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Optiva was 129.97. The lowest was -665.15. And the median was -2.22.
TSX:OPT's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 10.48
vs TSX:OPT: -15.05
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-10), Optiva's stock price is C$0.245.
Optiva's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was C$-3.844. Therefore, Optiva's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Optiva's share price for today is C$0.245.
Optiva's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-3.844.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
TSX:OPT vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Optiva's current Enterprise Value is C$141.22 Mil.
Optiva's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-9.38 Mil.
* 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 (TSX:OPT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -15.05 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optiva.
Is Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Optiva's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.05. Overall, Optiva has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Optiva's EV-to-EBITDA of -15.05 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.48, based on 1,958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optiva. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optiva's current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.05. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -15.05. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is -15.05. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optiva (TSX:OPT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -15.05 as of Aug. 10, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: -15.05
GF Value™: C$5.12 vs. price of C$0.25 (95.2% below fair value)
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 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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