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Open Text Corp (OTEX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6837151066
CUSIP
683715106
IPO Date
Sep 9, 1998

Highlights

Market Cap
$5.64B
Enterprise Value
$4.73B
EPS (TTM)
$1.71
PE Ratio
12.99
PEG Ratio
0.32
Total Revenue (TTM)
$5.18B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.43B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.36B
Year Range
$21.31 - $39.90
Target Price
$36.83
ROA (TTM)
3.22%
ROE (TTM)
10.80%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Open Text Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Open Text Corp (OTEX) has returned -31.00% so far this year and -8.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, OTEX has returned 0.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Open Text Corp

1D
2.82%
1M
-9.25%
YTD
-31.00%
6M
-39.37%
1Y
-8.69%
3Y*
-14.02%
5Y*
-11.87%
10Y*
0.74%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 1998, OTEX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +134.0%, while the worst month was Oct 1999 at -39.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, OTEX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 2, 2000 with a return of +38.4%, while the worst single day was Sep 1, 2004 at -22.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-21.64%-2.98%-9.25%-31.00%
20253.95%-12.30%-1.17%7.28%4.46%4.11%0.79%12.37%13.97%2.59%-12.28%-2.36%19.25%
20243.78%-11.17%0.88%-9.07%-16.44%2.70%4.96%1.76%4.59%-9.86%2.31%-6.93%-30.41%
202313.19%2.47%12.93%-1.71%9.84%0.42%3.37%-5.67%-12.82%-4.84%20.92%4.68%45.42%
20220.80%-9.11%-2.03%-5.54%2.40%-7.22%8.09%-23.03%-15.36%9.49%1.49%1.73%-35.89%
2021-1.47%-0.49%7.52%-1.28%-0.25%8.59%2.19%5.63%-10.75%3.30%-5.84%0.63%6.28%

Benchmark Metrics

Open Text Corp has an annualized alpha of 12.37%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 1998.

  • This stock captured 143.60% of S&P 500 Index gains and 120.02% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
12.37%
Beta
0.89
0.16
Upside Capture
143.60%
Downside Capture
120.02%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

OTEX ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


OTEX Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
OTEX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
OTEX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2626
Sortino Ratio Rank
OTEX Omega Ratio Rank: 2626
Omega Ratio Rank
OTEX Calmar Ratio Rank: 3535
Calmar Ratio Rank
OTEX Martin Ratio Rank: 3333
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Open Text Corp (OTEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


OTEXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.25

0.90

-1.15

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.13

1.39

-1.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.98

1.21

-0.23

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.20

1.40

-1.60

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.48

6.61

-7.09

Explore OTEX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Open Text Corp provided a 4.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.09 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.09$1.08$1.03$0.99$0.93$0.84$0.72$0.68$0.59$0.51$0.45$0.39

Dividend yield

4.89%3.30%3.62%2.35%3.13%1.78%1.59%1.53%1.80%1.43%1.44%1.61%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Open Text Corp. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.28
2025$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.08
2024$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$1.03
2023$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.99
2022$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.93
2021$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.84

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Open Text Corp has a dividend yield of 4.89%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Open Text Corp has a payout ratio of 62.25%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Open Text Corp strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Open Text Corp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Open Text Corp was 72.05%, occurring on Nov 8, 1999. Recovery took 74 trading sessions.

The current Open Text Corp drawdown is 53.64%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-72.05%Apr 14, 1999146Nov 8, 199974Feb 24, 2000220
-70.46%Mar 2, 2000602Jul 26, 2002387Feb 9, 2004989
-64.31%Mar 8, 2004381Sep 8, 2005542Nov 2, 2007923
-55.1%Sep 3, 20211145Mar 27, 2026
-40.62%May 7, 2008121Oct 27, 2008185Jul 23, 2009306

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Open Text Corp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Open Text Corp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for OTEX, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, OTEX has a P/E ratio of 13.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for OTEX compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. OTEX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for OTEX relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, OTEX has a P/S ratio of 1.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for OTEX in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, OTEX has a P/B value of 1.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items