INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:ISC • CA45676A1057
Current stock price
46.2 CAD
+1.05 (+2.33%)
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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.
1. ISC.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ISC was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.18%, ISC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.76%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- ISC has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ISC outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ISC is significantly below the industry average of 18.25%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.92%) for ISC is above the 3 year average (8.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.18% | ||
| ROE | 13.76% | ||
| ROIC | 8.92% |
ROA(3y)4.58%
ROA(5y)7.68%
ROE(3y)13.28%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)8.08%
ROIC(5y)10.97%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.38%, ISC is doing good in 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 20.81%, ISC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- ISC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ISC's Gross Margin of 71.02% is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
- ISC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.38% | ||
| GM | 71.02% |
OM growth 3Y-5.07%
OM growth 5Y-1.51%
PM growth 3Y-13.8%
PM growth 5Y-7.45%
GM growth 3Y1.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. ISC.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ISC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- ISC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- ISC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ISC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that ISC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ISC (2.77) is better than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ISC is 2.44, which is a good value as it means it would take ISC, 2.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ISC (2.44) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- ISC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.84. This is a neutral value indicating ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.84, ISC is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ISC, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC7.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.52 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ISC has a worse Current ratio (0.52) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, ISC is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. ISC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.00% over the past year.
- ISC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.74% yearly.
- ISC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.20%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30%
EPS 3Y-5.79%
EPS 5Y3.74%
EPS Q2Q%-10.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y10.72%
Revenue growth 5Y13.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
3.2 Future
- ISC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.06% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y54.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.17%
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. ISC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.31, the valuation of ISC can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ISC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, ISC is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.89, ISC is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, ISC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ISC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ISC is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 65.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ISC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.72 |
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 17.06% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)8.63
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. ISC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%, ISC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.54, ISC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- ISC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ISC has a limited annual growth rate of 2.83%.
- 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)2.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 63.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ISC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ISC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP63.97%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
ISC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:ISC (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
46.2
+1.05 (+2.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)03-19 2026-03-19/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners30.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap863.94M
Revenue(TTM)257.77M
Net Income(TTM)26.75M
Analysts75
Price Target49.47 (7.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.83%
DP63.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-34.83%
Max EPS beat(2)17.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(4)17.25%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-20.31%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-16.22%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.8%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.55%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.89 | ||
| P/S | 3.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.14 | ||
| P/B | 4.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY7.87%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY8.98%
SpS13.78
BVpS10.4
TBVpS-12.32
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)8.63
Graham Number18.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.18% | ||
| ROE | 13.76% | ||
| ROCE | 12.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 20.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.38% | ||
| GM | 71.02% | ||
| FCFM | 26.36% |
ROA(3y)4.58%
ROA(5y)7.68%
ROE(3y)13.28%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)8.08%
ROIC(5y)10.97%
ROICexc(3y)8.49%
ROICexc(5y)12.54%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)11.34%
ROCE(5y)15.39%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.02%
OM growth 3Y-5.07%
OM growth 5Y-1.51%
PM growth 3Y-13.8%
PM growth 5Y-7.45%
GM growth 3Y1.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.73% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.07 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 97.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 253.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
F-Score7
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC1.23
Cap/Depr(3y)275.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30%
EPS 3Y-5.79%
EPS 5Y3.74%
EPS Q2Q%-10.34%
EPS Next Y54.68%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y10.72%
Revenue growth 5Y13.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.17%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.46%
EBIT growth 3Y5.11%
EBIT growth 5Y11.81%
EBIT Next Year89.43%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.09%
FCF growth 3Y17.33%
FCF growth 5Y11.31%
OCF growth 1Y8.98%
OCF growth 3Y21.23%
OCF growth 5Y13.49%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) stock?
INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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.
What is the earnings growth outlook for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is expected to grow by 54.68% in the next year.