INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:ISC - CA45676A1057 - Common Stock
37.42 CAD
-0.1 (-0.27%)
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
ISC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ISC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ISC has always been profitable.
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 81.82% of its industry peers.
ISC's Return On Equity of 14.00% is amongst the best of the industry. ISC outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
ISC has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ISC outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ISC is in line with the industry average of 10.35%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 10.68%, ISC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ISC has a Operating Margin (21.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
ISC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, ISC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ISC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ISC has an Altman-Z score of 2.48. 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 (2.48) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
ISC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.80. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ISC would need 2.80 years to pay back of 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 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
ISC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92. This is a neutral value indicating ISC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ISC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.42%
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's Current ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ISC is outperformed by 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.
The Quick ratio of ISC (0.59) is worse than 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.59 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.20% over the past year.
ISC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.18% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.85% in the past year.
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
ISC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.75% yearly.
ISC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y62.52%
EPS Next 2Y36.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
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.
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
ISC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.63.
ISC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
ISC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.20, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ISC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ISC is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ISC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say ISC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ISC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ISC is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ISC's 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.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ISC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%.
ISC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.42.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, ISC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
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 2Y36.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.75%
TSX:ISC (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.42
-0.1 (-0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap699.75M
Revenue(TTM)254.43M
Net Income(TTM)27.18M
Analysts75.56
Price Target40.6 (8.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.67%
DP62.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)11.64%
PT rev (3m)13.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 | ||
| P/S | 2.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.51 | ||
| P/B | 3.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)3.46
FCFY9.26%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY10.52%
SpS13.61
BVpS10.38
TBVpS-12.58
PEG (NY)0.41
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 | 2.48 |
F-Score7
WACC7.42%
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 Y62.52%
EPS Next 2Y36.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y13.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.21%
Sales Q2Q%7.71%
Revenue Next Year4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
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 of INFORMATION SERVICES CORP (ISC.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 25.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.6.
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.