INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:ISC • CA45676A1057

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45.61 CAD
+0.11 (+0.24%)
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This ISC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ISC.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ISC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ISC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ISC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ISC had a positive operating cash flow.
ISC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFISC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.25%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of ISC (14.00%) is better than 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • ISC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.92% is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ISC is significantly below the industry average of 17.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.25%
ROE 14%
ROIC 8.92%
ROA(3y)6.47%
ROA(5y)8.37%
ROE(3y)15.28%
ROE(5y)17.25%
ROIC(3y)9.57%
ROIC(5y)11.17%
ISC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICISC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • ISC has a better Profit Margin (10.68%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISC has declined.
  • ISC has a Operating Margin of 21.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ISC outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
  • ISC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of ISC (69.62%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • ISC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.84%
PM (TTM) 10.68%
GM 69.62%
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%
ISC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsISC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. ISC.CA Health Analysis

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.
ISC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingISC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
ISC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsISC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • ISC has an Altman-Z score of 2.77. 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.
  • ISC has a better Altman-Z score (2.77) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ISC is 2.80, which is a good value as it means it would take ISC, 2.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.80, ISC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ISC (0.92) is worse than 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 2.8
Altman-Z 2.77
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.5%
ISC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFISC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • ISC has a worse Current ratio (0.59) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ISC (0.59) is worse than 67.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.59
ISC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesISC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. ISC.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.20% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.18% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, ISC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.85% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ISC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.2%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%95.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%7.71%

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 21.22% on average per year.
  • ISC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y84.25%
EPS Next 2Y41.8%
EPS Next 3Y21.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
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.
ISC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesISC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ISC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesISC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. ISC.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.24, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ISC.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as ISC.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.61. ISC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.62, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ISC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ISC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.24
Fwd PE 20.62
ISC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsISC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ISC is valued cheaper than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.17
EV/EBITDA 12.53
ISC.CA Per share dataISC.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ISC's 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 21.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.8%
EPS Next 3Y21.22%

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5. ISC.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ISC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • ISC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.43.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ISC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%

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.
  • ISC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
ISC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareISC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • ISC pays out 62.54% 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.
DP62.54%
EPS Next 2Y41.8%
EPS Next 3Y21.22%
ISC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendISC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M
ISC.CA Dividend Payout.ISC.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ISC.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ISC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

INFORMATION SERVICES CORP

TSX:ISC (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

45.61

+0.11 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)03-19
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners30.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap852.91M
Revenue(TTM)254.43M
Net Income(TTM)27.18M
Analysts75
Price Target44.12 (-3.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP62.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(2)17.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(4)17.25%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-18.43%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.98%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.4%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.54%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.19%
PT rev (1m)2.49%
PT rev (3m)8.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.24
Fwd PE 20.62
P/S 3.35
P/FCF 13.17
P/OCF 11.59
P/B 4.39
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.53
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY3.2%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY7.59%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY8.63%
SpS13.61
BVpS10.38
TBVpS-12.58
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.25%
ROE 14%
ROCE 12.56%
ROIC 8.92%
ROICexc 9.29%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 21.84%
PM (TTM) 10.68%
GM 69.62%
FCFM 25.46%
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 Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF 2.8
Debt/EBITDA 2.2
Cap/Depr 34.61%
Cap/Sales 3.47%
Interest Coverage 5.83
Cash Conversion 90.74%
Profit Quality 238.28%
Current Ratio 0.59
Quick Ratio 0.59
Altman-Z 2.77
F-Score7
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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)29.2%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%95.65%
EPS Next Y84.25%
EPS Next 2Y41.8%
EPS Next 3Y21.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%7.71%
Revenue Next Year4.84%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.23%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y13.01%
EBIT Next Year82.34%
EBIT Next 3Y24.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y163.34%
FCF growth 3Y2.15%
FCF growth 5Y24.76%
OCF growth 1Y38.78%
OCF growth 3Y5.16%
OCF growth 5Y24.67%

INFORMATION SERVICES CORP / ISC.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 for ISC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ISC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is 31.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.39.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ISC stock?

The dividend rating of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.54%.