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Open TextTSX:OTEX -5.28%88 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 216.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 174.47. GuruFocus rates TSX:OTEX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of C$45.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,809 Software companies, Open Text ranks better than 82.31% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Open Text's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 216.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:OTEX'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 113.01 Med: 174.47 Max: 229.3
Current: 174.38
During the past 13 years, Open Text's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 229.30%. The lowest was 113.01%. And the median was 174.47%.
TSX:OTEX's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.31% of 2809
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.63
vs TSX:OTEX: 174.38
Open Text's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 1.70% per year.
Open Text (TSX:OTEX) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
The historical data trend for Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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:OTEX vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 216.81% mean?
Open Text (TSX:OTEX) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 216.81% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 174.47. Over the past decade, Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 113.01 to 229.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #497 out of 2809 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Open Text's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 216.81% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 174.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 113.01 to a high of 229.30. The Software industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. Open Text's value of 216.81% is 1004.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Open Text ranks #497 out of 2809 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 88/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Open Text's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Open Text ranks #497 out of 2809 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Open Text in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63. Open Text's value of 216.81% is 1004.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Open Text's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 113.01 to 229.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 174.47 vs. the industry median of 19.63, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Software company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 19.63, based on 2,809 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Open Text's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 216.81% is 1004.5% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Open Text and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Open Text's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 216.81%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 174.47. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$45.78, compared to a current price of C$31.59 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 216.81%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 174.47 and 1004.5% above the Software industry median of 19.63. Open Text's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Open Text (TSX:OTEX), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 216.81% 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 (TSX:OTEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Open Text stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$31.59 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$45.78.
GuruFocus considers Open Text to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:OTEX:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 216.81% (24% above median its 10-year median of 174.47)
GF Value™: C$45.78 vs. price of C$31.59 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1004.5% above the Software median (#497 of 2809)
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 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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