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INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:III - US45675Y1047 - Common Stock

5.53 USD
+0.04 (+0.73%)
Last: 12/3/2025, 10:27:09 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to III. III was compared to 85 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While III has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. III is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

III had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year III had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years III has been profitable.
In the past 5 years III always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
III Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFIII Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

1.2 Ratios

III has a Return On Assets of 4.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: III outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
III's Return On Equity of 10.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. III outperforms 65.88% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of III (4.68%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
III had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.43%. This is significantly below the industry average of 29.77%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.58%
ROE 10.32%
ROIC 4.68%
ROA(3y)3.99%
ROA(5y)3.94%
ROE(3y)9.53%
ROE(5y)9.44%
ROIC(3y)5.43%
ROIC(5y)5.93%
III Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICIII Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

III has a better Profit Margin (4.05%) than 61.18% of its industry peers.
III's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 5.32%, III perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of III has declined.
III has a better Gross Margin (42.24%) than 62.35% of its industry peers.
III's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.32%
PM (TTM) 4.05%
GM 42.24%
OM growth 3Y-38.37%
OM growth 5Y-14.34%
PM growth 3Y-40.99%
PM growth 5Y-1.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y-1.49%
III Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsIII Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

III has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, III has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, III has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, III has an improved debt to assets ratio.
III Yearly Shares OutstandingIII Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
III Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsIII Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

III has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is not the best score and indicates that III is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
III has a Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: III outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
III has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as III would need 2.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
III has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.22) than 65.88% of its industry peers.
III has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating III is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
III's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. III outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for III, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.22
Altman-Z 2.34
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.4%
III Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFIII Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

III has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that III is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.22, III is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.88% of the companies in the same industry.
III has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that III is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
III has a better Quick ratio (2.22) than 67.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 2.22
III Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesIII Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

III shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, III shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.16% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.74% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, III shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y-23.11%
EPS 5Y-7.16%
EPS Q2Q%80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.41%
Sales Q2Q%1.77%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, III will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 37.07% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, III will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.52%
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
III Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesIII Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M
III Yearly EPS VS EstimatesIII Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.43, the valuation of III can be described as rather expensive.
68.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than III, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
III's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.47 indicates a correct valuation of III.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of III indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: III is cheaper than 74.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.22, III is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.43
Fwd PE 15.47
III Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsIII Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

III's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than III, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.91
EV/EBITDA 16.85
III Per share dataIII EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
III's earnings are expected to grow with 37.07% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

III has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, III pays a better dividend. On top of this III pays more dividend than 97.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
III's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.36%

5.2 History

III has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
III has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
III Yearly Dividends per shareIII Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

III pays out 117.63% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP117.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
III Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendIII Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
III Dividend Payout.III Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.III Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP

NASDAQ:III (12/3/2025, 10:27:09 AM)

5.53

+0.04 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners64.36%
Inst Owner Change2.08%
Ins Owners15.88%
Ins Owner Change-2.65%
Market Cap264.78M
Revenue(TTM)241.29M
Net Income(TTM)9.77M
Analysts85.71
Price Target7.33 (32.55%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio2.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.36%
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP117.63%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.045)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.7%
Min EPS beat(2)11.39%
Max EPS beat(2)20.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.43%
Min EPS beat(4)11.39%
Max EPS beat(4)20.01%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.98%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.54%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.35%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)9.52%
PT rev (3m)22.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.43
Fwd PE 15.47
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 9.91
P/OCF 8.68
P/B 2.8
P/tB 152.17
EV/EBITDA 16.85
EPS(TTM)0.3
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY10.09%
OCF(TTM)0.64
OCFY11.52%
SpS5.04
BVpS1.98
TBVpS0.04
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.58%
ROE 10.32%
ROCE 7.52%
ROIC 4.68%
ROICexc 5.63%
ROICexgc 16.29%
OM 5.32%
PM (TTM) 4.05%
GM 42.24%
FCFM 11.07%
ROA(3y)3.99%
ROA(5y)3.94%
ROE(3y)9.53%
ROE(5y)9.44%
ROIC(3y)5.43%
ROIC(5y)5.93%
ROICexc(3y)6.35%
ROICexc(5y)7.4%
ROICexgc(3y)18.57%
ROICexgc(5y)26.58%
ROCE(3y)8.72%
ROCE(5y)9.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-51.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.71%
OM growth 3Y-38.37%
OM growth 5Y-14.34%
PM growth 3Y-40.99%
PM growth 5Y-1.58%
GM growth 3Y-0.08%
GM growth 5Y-1.49%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.22
Debt/EBITDA 3.4
Cap/Depr 82.94%
Cap/Sales 1.57%
Interest Coverage 3.02
Cash Conversion 175.21%
Profit Quality 273.39%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 2.22
Altman-Z 2.34
F-Score9
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)55.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)45.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.97%
Profit Quality(3y)260.97%
Profit Quality(5y)513.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y-23.11%
EPS 5Y-7.16%
EPS Q2Q%80%
EPS Next Y53.52%
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y37.07%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.41%
Sales Q2Q%1.77%
Revenue Next Year-1.79%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y3.92%
EBIT growth 1Y525.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.55%
EBIT Next Year371.91%
EBIT Next 3Y87.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y298.02%
FCF growth 3Y-24.52%
FCF growth 5Y-1.66%
OCF growth 1Y233%
OCF growth 3Y-22.05%
OCF growth 5Y-0.57%

INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP / III FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for III stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to III.


Can you provide the valuation status for INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) stock?

INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) is 18.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.8.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for III stock?

The dividend rating of INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 117.63%.