OTEX:NGS-Open Text Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Software - Application | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 28.44

Change

+0.49 (+1.75)%

Market Cap

USD 7.52B

Volume

2.21M

Analyst Target

USD 51.67
Analyst Rating

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About

Open Text Corp provides software products & services. It assist organizations in finding, utilizing, & sharing business information. It is engaged in the design, development, marketing & sales of Enterprise Information Management software and solutions.

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ETFs Containing OTEX

XIT:CA iShares S&P/TSX Capped In.. 5.98 % 0.61 %

+0.53 (+0.00%)

CAD 0.72B
GCSC:CA Guardian Canadian Sector .. 5.57 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.01B
IFLY 0.00 % 0.75 %

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RNDM 0.00 % 0.65 %

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ZVC:CA BMO MSCI Canada Value Ind.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

+0.19 (+0.00%)

CAD 0.06B
CDIV:CA Manulife Smart Dividend E.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.15 (+0.00%)

CAD 0.64B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.42% 64% D 61% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 0.42% 64% D 59% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -4.72% 47% F 46% F
Dividend Return 2.60% 76% C+ 53% F
Total Return -2.13% 49% F 47% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -30.45% 33% F 33% F
Dividend Return 10.17% 50% F 30% F
Total Return -20.28% 38% F 34% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -9.93% 33% F 25% F
Dividend Return -7.81% 37% F 27% F
Total Return 2.12% 89% A- 52% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.63% 82% B 63% D
Risk Adjusted Return -28.28% 31% F 23% F
Market Capitalization 7.52B 81% B- 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Software - Application) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 6.60 79% 68%
Price/Book Ratio 1.69 67% 51%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 7.37 55% 35%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.04 55% 47%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 16.00% 80% 86%
Return on Invested Capital 5.30% 68% 67%
Return on Assets 4.30% 75% 82%
Debt to Equity Ratio 151.42% 12% 14%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.