INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ISC - CA45676A1057 - Common Stock
35.8 CAD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
Taking everything into account, ISC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ISC was compared to 31 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
In the past year ISC was profitable.
In the past year ISC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ISC has always been profitable.
ISC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ISC (4.36%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.07%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.05% is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
ISC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.57%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.85%.
| 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
ISC has a Profit Margin of 9.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ISC outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISC has declined.
ISC has a Operating Margin (20.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ISC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.81%, ISC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
ISC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
ISC has an Altman-Z score of 2.34. This is not the best score and indicates that ISC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.34, ISC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.92. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ISC would need 2.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ISC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.92) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, ISC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.75%
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.
ISC has a Current ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ISC has a Quick 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.
ISC has a Quick ratio (0.70) which is in line with 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%.
ISC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.18% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, ISC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 38.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ISC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y73.72%
EPS Next 2Y38.66%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.87, the valuation of ISC can be described as expensive.
ISC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ISC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.19.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.93, ISC is valued correctly.
87.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ISC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ISC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ISC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ISC is cheaper than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ISC is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
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.
ISC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
ISC's earnings are expected to grow with 38.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%, ISC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ISC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.26.
ISC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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
ISC pays out 73.74% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y38.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:ISC (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
35.8
+0.01 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap669.46M
Revenue(TTM)249.74M
Net Income(TTM)22.88M
Analysts75.56
Price Target35.75 (-0.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)7.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.27 | ||
| P/B | 3.53 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY5.91%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY9.74%
SpS13.35
BVpS10.13
TBVpS-12.96
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.81
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 | 2.34 |
F-Score7
WACC7.75%
ROIC/WACC1.04
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 Y73.72%
EPS Next 2Y38.66%
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 Year71.53%
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%
INFORMATION SERVICES CORP / ISC.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ISC.CA.
What is the valuation status of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of ISC stock?
INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is 28.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.53.
What is the financial health of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is 4 / 10.