INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:III • US45675Y1047
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This III fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. III Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year III was profitable.
- III had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- III had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years III always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.43%, III is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of III (9.87%) is better than 69.32% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.18%, III is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for III is significantly below the industry average of 11.08%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.18%) for III is above the 3 year average (4.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.43% | ||
| ROE | 9.87% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)6.28%
ROE(5y)10.84%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)6.16%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.82%, III is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- III's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- III's Operating Margin of 7.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. III outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of III has grown nicely.
- III has a Gross Margin of 43.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: III outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of III has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.82% | ||
| GM | 43.07% |
OM growth 3Y-10.97%
OM growth 5Y9.32%
PM growth 3Y-17.83%
PM growth 5Y27.7%
GM growth 3Y1.88%
GM growth 5Y1.56%
2. III Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so III is destroying value.
- III has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, III has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for III has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that III is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- III has a Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: III outperforms 46.59% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of III is 2.37, which is a good value as it means it would take III, 2.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.37, III is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that III is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- III has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Although III's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC8.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.34 indicates that III has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- III has a Current ratio of 2.34. This is in the better half of the industry: III outperforms 65.91% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.34 indicates that III has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of III (2.34) is better than 67.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 |
3. III Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- III shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 60.00%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.71% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.16% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, III shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y-14.94%
EPS 5Y2.71%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.35%
Sales Q2Q%5.95%
3.2 Future
- III is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.87% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, III will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.73%
EPS Next 2Y26.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
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 accelerating.
4. III Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of III.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of III indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: III is cheaper than 73.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- III's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
- III is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.52.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of III indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: III is cheaper than 76.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- III's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than III, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, III is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of III may justify a higher PE ratio.
- III's earnings are expected to grow with 26.87% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)4.34
EPS Next 2Y26.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. III Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- III has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.65%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of III dropped by -36.49% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- III's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.97. III pays more dividend than 96.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- III's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of III grows each year by 6.33%, which is quite nice.
- III has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- III has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- III pays out 98.31% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of III is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP98.31%
EPS Next 2Y26.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
III Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
3.76
-0.11 (-2.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/amc
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16
Inst Owners70.02%
Inst Owner Change3.55%
Ins Owners15.1%
Ins Owner Change-2.37%
Market Cap179.24M
Revenue(TTM)244.72M
Net Income(TTM)9.34M
Analysts85.71
Price Target6.95 (84.84%)
Short Float %1.73%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.65% |
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP98.31%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.045)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.8%
Min EPS beat(2)4.22%
Max EPS beat(2)11.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.78%
Min EPS beat(4)4.22%
Max EPS beat(4)20.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.43%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.55%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.02%
PT rev (1m)-5.22%
PT rev (3m)-5.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.89 | ||
| P/tB | 89.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
EPS(TTM)0.32
EY8.51%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY9.51%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY13.94%
OCF(TTM)0.61
OCFY16.19%
SpS5.13
BVpS1.99
TBVpS0.04
PEG (NY)1
PEG (5Y)4.34
Graham Number3.78
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.43% | ||
| ROE | 9.87% | ||
| ROCE | 10.42% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.42% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.31% | ||
| OM | 7.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.82% | ||
| GM | 43.07% | ||
| FCFM | 10.21% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)6.28%
ROE(5y)10.84%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)6.16%
ROICexc(3y)4.9%
ROICexc(5y)7.58%
ROICexgc(3y)13.52%
ROICexgc(5y)26.04%
ROCE(3y)7.07%
ROCE(5y)10.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.22%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.38%
OM growth 3Y-10.97%
OM growth 5Y9.32%
PM growth 3Y-17.83%
PM growth 5Y27.7%
GM growth 3Y1.88%
GM growth 5Y1.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 129.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC8.91%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)63.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)337.06%
Profit Quality(5y)261.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)60%
EPS 3Y-14.94%
EPS 5Y2.71%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y11.73%
EPS Next 2Y26.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.1%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.35%
Sales Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue Next Year3.13%
Revenue Next 2Y3.61%
Revenue Next 3Y4.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.52%
EBIT growth 1Y209.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.5%
EBIT growth 5Y8.94%
EBIT Next Year91.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.69%
FCF growth 3Y47.86%
FCF growth 5Y-10.2%
OCF growth 1Y46.04%
OCF growth 3Y37.54%
OCF growth 5Y-7.98%
INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP / III Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for III stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to III.
What is the valuation status of INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) stock?
INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) is 11.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.89.
What is the earnings growth outlook for INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP (III) is expected to grow by 11.73% in the next year.