Open Text (OTEX.TO)

Lots of Canadians seem to pour money into Constellation Software but for him, there is no real strategy. For Open Text there is a taxation issue with the IRS and also they need another acquisition. For an acquisition and control point of view, although CSU has outperformed, he thinks OTEX is the better choice. Has OTEX stocks and would buy at these levels.

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. The stock seems to be out of favour but it has done well over the long term. The stock is cheap at these levels following a weak year last year. EPS should increase from $0.99 to $3.25 in 2021. A good recovery year is expected. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. EPS of 95 cents beat estimates by 12%. Sales were 5% better and EBITDA was 10% better. Sales rose strongly with EPS rising by 13%. Overall things look pretty good and 5i considers it a buy. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

DSG-T vs. OTEX-T which to sell to raise cash? DSG-T, if you own it, you would have done very well, but the fair market value is 78% lower than where it is at now. There is a lot of momentum behind it but not a lot of value. OTEX-T is trading right at its fair market value and has not been above that in ten years. He would sell either one if you want a source of cash.

vs. CN Rail It did well, though not as well as the FAANGs. He's pared his holding. You can't compare this with CN--completely different industries. You can own both though. CN may do better than OTEX.

Geared to the enterprise, not the consumer. Helps digitalize processes in the supply chain, through analytics and AI. Well diversified client base, recurring revenues. Target of US$52.05. Can start to nibble here. Consistent double-digit growth rate. Buy it with a $30 handle on it.

Why is it lagging its Canadian tech peers? They're a little different from Shopify, etc. because they provide AI and cybersecurity to clients. It's up only 2% YTD. The market must be patient with their acquisitions to be accretive, and OTEX is a serial buyer. It drives him crazy that they issue bonds. But growing revenues are possible and they keep increasing their dividend. He owns this plus Shopify and Enghouse.

Open Text vs. Docebo He prefers OTEX, hands-down. OTEX is a former top pick. Likes their strategy and cloud-based business. They're an active acquirer of other businesses. Offers decent organic growth, not as good as Shopify but with a far lower PE than the latter around 15x. A stable cash flow, too.