INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ISC - CA45676A1057 - Common Stock
48.5 CAD
+1.13 (+2.39%)
Taking everything into account, ISC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ISC was compared to 34 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. While ISC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ISC has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
ISC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ISC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ISC's Return On Assets of 5.25% is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.00%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.92%) than 97.06% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ISC is in line with the industry average of 10.66%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.68%, ISC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISC has declined.
ISC's Operating Margin of 21.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ISC outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ISC has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 69.62%, ISC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 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%
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.
ISC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ISC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ISC has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. 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.
The Altman-Z score of ISC (2.87) is better than 70.59% 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 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.92, ISC is not doing good in the industry: 61.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.59 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.59, ISC is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.59 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ISC's Quick ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ISC is outperformed by 61.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ISC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.20%, which is quite impressive.
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.
ISC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.85%.
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)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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.13% 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 4.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y85.11%
EPS Next 2Y41.15%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
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
ISC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.22.
ISC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ISC is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.13, the valuation of ISC can be described as rather expensive.
82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ISC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ISC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say ISC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ISC is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than 73.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
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 30.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.15%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ISC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%.
ISC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.18.
ISC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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.
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
62.54% 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.
DP62.54%
EPS Next 2Y41.15%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
TSX:ISC (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
48.5
+1.13 (+2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap906.95M
Revenue(TTM)254.43M
Net Income(TTM)27.18M
Analysts75.56
Price Target40.6 (-16.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)13.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.13 | ||
| P/S | 3.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 14 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.32 | ||
| P/B | 4.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY3.01%
EPS(NY)2.19
Fwd EY4.52%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY7.14%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY8.12%
SpS13.61
BVpS10.38
TBVpS-12.58
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.47
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.87 |
F-Score7
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 Y85.11%
EPS Next 2Y41.15%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%7.71%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y4.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.23%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y13.01%
EBIT Next Year78.94%
EBIT Next 3Y23.95%
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 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 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ISC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is 33.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.67.
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%.