INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ISC - CA45676A1057 - Common Stock
37 CAD
-0.53 (-1.41%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ISC. ISC was compared to 29 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. ISC scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ISC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ISC had positive earnings in the past year.
ISC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ISC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ISC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.36%, ISC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.07%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.05%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ISC is in line with the industry average of 8.03%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 12.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.05% |
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)8.37%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)17.25%
ROIC(3y)9.57%
ROIC(5y)11.17%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.16%, ISC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISC has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 20.52%, ISC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ISC has remained more or less at the same level.
ISC has a Gross Margin of 68.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ISC outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ISC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.16% | ||
| GM | 68.81% |
OM growth 3Y-9.44%
OM growth 5Y-0.18%
PM growth 3Y-24.4%
PM growth 5Y-10.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ISC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ISC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ISC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ISC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.38 indicates that ISC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ISC's Altman-Z score of 2.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ISC outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ISC is 2.92, which is a good value as it means it would take ISC, 2.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ISC's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.92 is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
ISC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ISC (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
ISC has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that ISC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ISC (0.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ISC has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ISC outperforms 44.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ISC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.82%.
Measured over the past years, ISC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.18% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ISC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.66% in the last year.
ISC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.21% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.82%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.57% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
ISC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y84.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.84, ISC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ISC.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, ISC is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.87, which indicates a correct valuation of ISC.
ISC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ISC is cheaper than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ISC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say ISC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
86.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ISC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.79 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of ISC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ISC's earnings are expected to grow with 45.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%, ISC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, ISC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
ISC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ISC has a limited annual growth rate of 2.67%.
ISC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As ISC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
73.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ISC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ISC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP73.74%
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:ISC (9/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37
-0.53 (-1.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap691.53M
Analysts75.56
Price Target35.75 (-3.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP73.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(2)2.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(4)2.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.31%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.49%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)1.15%
PT rev (3m)7.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.61 | ||
| P/B | 3.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.79 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY6.3%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY8.27%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY9.43%
SpS13.36
BVpS10.14
TBVpS-12.97
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 12.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.34% | ||
| ROIC | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 20.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.16% | ||
| GM | 68.81% | ||
| FCFM | 22.9% |
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)8.37%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)17.25%
ROIC(3y)9.57%
ROIC(5y)11.17%
ROICexc(3y)10.57%
ROICexc(5y)13.03%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.48%
ROCE(5y)15.74%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-26.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.94%
OM growth 3Y-9.44%
OM growth 5Y-0.18%
PM growth 3Y-24.4%
PM growth 5Y-10.92%
GM growth 3Y-1.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 250.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.91
Cap/Depr(3y)266.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)165.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)25.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.82%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
EPS Next Y84.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.21%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y13.01%
EBIT Next Year71.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.61%
FCF growth 3Y2.15%
FCF growth 5Y24.76%
OCF growth 1Y21.82%
OCF growth 3Y5.16%
OCF growth 5Y24.67%