Open Text (TSX:OTEX) Stock Based Compensation: C$111 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:OTEX Open Text Corp TSX:OTEX
88 GF Score
Price C$33.35
GF Value C$46.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Open Text Stock Based Compensation?

Open Text TSX:OTEX +2.49% 88 Stock Based Compensation is C$111 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:OTEX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of C$46.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Open Text's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$27 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$111 Mil.

Open Text Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Open Text Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Open Text Stock Based Compensation Chart

Open Text Annual Data
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Open Text Quarterly Data
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Open Text Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$111 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of C$111 Mil mean?
Open Text (TSX:OTEX) has a Stock Based Compensation of C$111 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Open Text and its competitors.
Is Open Text's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Open Text's current Stock Based Compensation is C$111 Mil. Overall, Open Text has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Open Text's Stock Based Compensation compare to UBER and SHOP?
Open Text's Stock Based Compensation of C$111 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Software company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Software industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Open Text and its competitors. Open Text's current Stock Based Compensation is C$111 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$46.07, compared to a current price of C$33.35 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is C$111 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Open Text (TSX:OTEX), the current Stock Based Compensation is C$111 Mil 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$33.35 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$46.07. GuruFocus considers Open Text to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:OTEX:

  • Stock Based Compensation: C$111 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$46.07 vs. price of C$33.35 (27.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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