Open TextMEX:OTEXN 85 Net Margin % is 13.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 8.89. GuruFocus rates MEX:OTEXN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,168.28. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,825 Software companies, Open Text ranks better than 75.43% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Open Text's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,113 Mil. Open Text's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN23,127 Mil. Therefore, Open Text's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Open Text's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:OTEXN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.35 Med: 8.89 Max: 44.77
Current: 9.93
MEX:OTEXN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 75.43% of 2825
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.54
vs MEX:OTEXN: 9.93
Open Text (MEX:OTEXN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Open Text Net Margin % Related Terms
Open Text Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Open Text's Net Margin % 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.
MEX:OTEXN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Open Text's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Open Text's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Open Text's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:OTEXN) has a Net Margin % of 13.46% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 8.89. Over the past decade, Open Text's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.35 to 44.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #694 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Open Text's Net Margin % too high?
Open Text's current Net Margin % of 13.46% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.35 to a high of 44.77. The Software industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Open Text's value of 13.46% is 429.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Open Text ranks #694 out of 2825 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Open Text has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Open Text's Net Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #694 out of 2825 companies for Net Margin %. This places Open Text in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.54. Open Text's value of 13.46% is 429.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Open Text's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.35 to 44.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Open Text has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Software company?
The median Net Margin % among Software companies is 2.54, based on 2,825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Open Text's current Net Margin % of 13.46% is 429.9% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Open Text's current Net Margin % is 13.46%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 8.89. 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?
Open Text (MEX:OTEXN) has a current Net Margin % of 13.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,168.28, compared to a current price of MXN777.91 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 13.46%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 429.9% above the Software industry median of 2.54. Open Text's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Open Text (MEX:OTEXN), the current Net Margin % is 13.46% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:OTEXN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Open Text stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN777.91 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,168.28.
Key valuation signals for MEX:OTEXN:
Net Margin %: 13.46% (51% above median its 10-year median of 8.89)
GF Value™: MXN1,168.28 vs. price of MXN777.91 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 429.9% above the Software median (#694 of 2825)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:OTEXN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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