
INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISV.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:ISV • CA45676A1057
Current stock price
24.71 CAD
-0.29 (-1.16%)
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This ISV.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ISV.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ISV had positive earnings in the past year.
- ISV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years ISV has always been profitable.
- ISV had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.99%, ISV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- ISV has a better Return On Equity (11.89%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- ISV has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ISV outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- ISV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.69%. This is significantly below the industry average of 18.03%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.69%) for ISV is well above the current ROIC(8.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.99% | ||
| ROE | 11.89% | ||
| ROIC | 8.24% |
ROA(3y)9.77%
ROA(5y)9.85%
ROE(3y)19.3%
ROE(5y)18.41%
ROIC(3y)12.69%
ROIC(5y)12.36%
1.3 Margins
- ISV's Profit Margin of 8.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ISV outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISV has declined.
- ISV has a Operating Margin of 21.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ISV outperforms 46.88% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ISV has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.60%, ISV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- ISV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.51% | ||
| GM | 68.6% |
OM growth 3Y-0.14%
OM growth 5Y3.16%
PM growth 3Y-8.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.65%
GM growth 3Y-1.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
2. ISV.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ISV is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ISV has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, ISV has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ISV has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that ISV is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.92, ISV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- ISV has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.92. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ISV would need 2.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.92, ISV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.06 is on the high side and indicates that ISV has dependencies on debt financing.
- ISV's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ISV outperforms 59.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- ISV has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that ISV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ISV (0.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that ISV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ISV has a Quick ratio (0.61) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. ISV.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ISV have decreased strongly by -25.66% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, ISV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 19.46% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.66%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y11.5%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.46%
Revenue growth 3Y16.21%
Revenue growth 5Y12.49%
Sales Q2Q%11.58%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.70% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- ISV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.74%
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.25%
Revenue Next 2Y12.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. ISV.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ISV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.87.
- ISV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ISV is cheaper than 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- ISV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- ISV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.17.
- ISV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ISV is cheaper than 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, ISV is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ISV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ISV is cheaper than 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ISV is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of ISV may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
5. ISV.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ISV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, ISV pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ISV pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ISV has a limited annual growth rate of 2.75%.
- ISV has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- ISV has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.75%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- ISV pays out 80.45% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ISV is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP80.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
ISV.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:ISV (3/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.71
-0.29 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Industry Strength20.47
Industry Growth63.43
Earnings (Last)11-05 2024-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap455.41M
Revenue(TTM)242.67M
Net Income(TTM)20.66M
Analysts77.78
Price Target35.09 (42.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.75%
DP80.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.04%
Max EPS beat(2)65.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-92.93%
Max EPS beat(4)65.51%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-17.32%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.9%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.39%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.35%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.33%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.35%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.01%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY4.57%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY7.6%
FCF(TTM)3.44
FCFY13.92%
OCF(TTM)3.85
OCFY15.59%
SpS13.17
BVpS9.43
TBVpS-14.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.9
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.99% | ||
| ROE | 11.89% | ||
| ROCE | 11.48% | ||
| ROIC | 8.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 21.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.51% | ||
| GM | 68.6% | ||
| FCFM | 26.12% |
ROA(3y)9.77%
ROA(5y)9.85%
ROE(3y)19.3%
ROE(5y)18.41%
ROIC(3y)12.69%
ROIC(5y)12.36%
ROICexc(3y)15.05%
ROICexc(5y)14.69%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.69%
ROCE(5y)17.23%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.43%
OM growth 3Y-0.14%
OM growth 5Y3.16%
PM growth 3Y-8.6%
PM growth 5Y-5.65%
GM growth 3Y-1.62%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.13% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90% | ||
| Profit Quality | 306.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score6
WACC7.25%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)262%
Cap/Depr(5y)164.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.66%
EPS 3Y10.83%
EPS 5Y11.5%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y-21.74%
EPS Next 2Y7.64%
EPS Next 3Y8.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.46%
Revenue growth 3Y16.21%
Revenue growth 5Y12.49%
Sales Q2Q%11.58%
Revenue Next Year18.25%
Revenue Next 2Y12.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.81%
EBIT growth 3Y16.04%
EBIT growth 5Y16.04%
EBIT Next Year83.93%
EBIT Next 3Y26.16%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y55.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y66.91%
OCF growth 3Y11.28%
OCF growth 5Y13.63%
INFORMATION SERVICES CORP / ISV.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISV.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ISV.CA.
What is the valuation status for ISV stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISV.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP?
INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISV.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ISV stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISV.CA) is 21.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.62.
Can you provide the financial health for ISV stock?
The financial health rating of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISV.CA) is 4 / 10.