Optiva (TSX:OPT) Gross Profit: C$35.34 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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TSX:OPT Optiva Inc TSX:OPT
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What is Optiva Gross Profit?

Optiva TSX:OPT 30 Gross Profit is C$35.34 Mil 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 gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$7.66 Mil. Optiva's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was C$35.34 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Optiva's gross profit for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$7.66 Mil. Optiva's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$13.98 Mil. Therefore, Optiva's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 54.78%.

Optiva had a gross margin of 54.78% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Optiva was 77.20%. The lowest was 51.14%. And the median was 58.46%.

Warning Sign:

Optiva Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.


Optiva  (TSX:OPT) Gross Profit Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Optiva had a gross margin of 54.78% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage


Optiva Gross Profit Related Terms


Optiva Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optiva's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit Chart

Optiva Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Profit
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Optiva Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
Gross Profit 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 9.48 10.07 10.72 6.89 7.66

TSX:OPT vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Optiva's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Optiva's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optiva's Gross Profit falls into.


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Optiva Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Optiva's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=67.076 - 28.252
=38.82

Optiva's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=13.982 - 6.322
=7.66

Gross Profit 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$35.34 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Optiva's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Sep. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=7.66 / 13.982
=54.78 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of C$35.34 Mil mean?
Optiva (TSX:OPT) has a Gross Profit of C$35.34 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Optiva and its competitors.
Is Optiva's Gross Profit too high?
Optiva's current Gross Profit is C$35.34 Mil. Overall, Optiva has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiva's Gross Profit compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Optiva's Gross Profit of C$35.34 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Software company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Software industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Optiva and its competitors. Optiva's current Gross Profit is C$35.34 Mil. 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 Gross Profit of C$35.34 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is C$35.34 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optiva (TSX:OPT), the current Gross Profit is C$35.34 Mil 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:

  • Gross Profit: C$35.34 Mil
  • 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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