INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:ISC - CA45676A1057 - Common Stock
32.08 CAD
+0.06 (+0.19%)
Taking everything into account, ISC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ISC was compared to 30 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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
The Return On Assets of ISC (4.36%) is better than 76.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.07%, ISC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ISC (8.05%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ISC is above the industry average of 7.54%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 12.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.05% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 9.16%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ISC outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
ISC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ISC has a Operating Margin of 20.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ISC outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ISC has remained more or less at the same level.
ISC has a Gross Margin of 68.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ISC outperforms 83.33% 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 | 20.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.16% | ||
| GM | 68.81% |
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
The number of shares outstanding for ISC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ISC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that ISC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ISC (2.22) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
ISC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.92. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ISC would need 2.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ISC's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.92 is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ISC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ISC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ISC's Current ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ISC outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that ISC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ISC has a Quick ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ISC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.82%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.82%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
3.2 Future
ISC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ISC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y84.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 25.87.
ISC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
ISC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
ISC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ISC is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. ISC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ISC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ISC is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ISC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.61 |
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 45.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ISC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
ISC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.25.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, ISC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
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.
ISC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
ISC pays out 73.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ISC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP73.74%
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:ISC (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
32.08
+0.06 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap599.58M
Analysts75.56
Price Target35.34 (10.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP73.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-25.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(2)2.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-29.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.06%
Max EPS beat(4)2.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.31%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.15%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.49%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.68%
PT rev (1m)5.96%
PT rev (3m)5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)40.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)40.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.76 | ||
| P/S | 2.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.2 | ||
| P/B | 3.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.61 |
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)3.06
FCFY9.54%
OCF(TTM)3.49
OCFY10.88%
SpS13.36
BVpS10.14
TBVpS-12.97
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.36% | ||
| ROE | 12.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.34% | ||
| ROIC | 8.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 20.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.16% | ||
| GM | 68.81% | ||
| FCFM | 22.9% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 250.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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)-8.82%
EPS 3Y-14.66%
EPS 5Y-0.18%
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
EPS Next Y84.55%
EPS Next 2Y45.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.66%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%-0.79%
Revenue Next Year4.59%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.21%
EBIT growth 3Y2.74%
EBIT growth 5Y13.01%
EBIT Next Year71.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y11.61%
FCF growth 3Y2.15%
FCF growth 5Y24.76%
OCF growth 1Y21.82%
OCF growth 3Y5.16%
OCF growth 5Y24.67%