INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:ISC - CA45676A1057 - Common Stock
37.19 CAD
-0.18 (-0.48%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ISC. ISC was compared to 33 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. ISC has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
In the past 5 years ISC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ISC (5.25%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ISC (14.00%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.92%, ISC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ISC is in line with the industry average of 10.80%.
| 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
ISC's Profit Margin of 10.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ISC outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ISC has declined.
ISC has a Operating Margin (21.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ISC has remained more or less at the same level.
ISC's Gross Margin of 69.62% is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ISC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ISC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ISC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.47 indicates that ISC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.47, ISC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
ISC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. ISC outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
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 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
ISC has a Current Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that ISC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ISC has a Current ratio of 0.59. This is in the lower half of the industry: ISC underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
ISC has a Quick Ratio of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that ISC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.59, ISC is not doing good in the industry: 60.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ISC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -32.10%.
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.
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)-32.1%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%98.08%
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 38.66% on average per year.
ISC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y73.72%
EPS Next 2Y38.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ISC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ISC is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ISC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say ISC is valued slightly more expensively.
ISC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.58.
87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ISC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. ISC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ISC indicates a rather cheap valuation: ISC is cheaper than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.59 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ISC's earnings are expected to grow with 38.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ISC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%.
ISC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.40.
ISC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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
ISC pays out 62.54% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y38.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:ISC (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.19
-0.18 (-0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap695.45M
Revenue(TTM)254.43M
Net Income(TTM)27.18M
Analysts75.56
Price Target36.36 (-2.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP62.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)1.71%
PT rev (3m)2.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.45 | ||
| P/B | 3.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.59 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)2.11
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY9.31%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY10.58%
SpS13.61
BVpS10.38
TBVpS-12.58
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.03
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 | 2.47 |
F-Score7
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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)-32.1%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%98.08%
EPS Next Y73.72%
EPS Next 2Y38.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%7.71%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.23%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y13.01%
EBIT Next Year71.53%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) 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.
What is the valuation of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) is 33.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.58.
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.