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Information ServicesTSX:ISC -0.06%87 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 7.60. GuruFocus rates TSX:ISC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 991 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 51.87% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Information Services's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Information Services was 58.50% per year. The lowest was 3.30% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Information Services 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Information Services 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Information Services 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Information Services and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 7.60. Over the past decade, Information Services' 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 3.30 to 58.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #477 out of 991 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Information Services' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Information Services' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 7.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 58.50. The Business Services industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30. Information Services' value of 5.80% is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #477 out of 991 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Information Services has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #477 out of 991 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Information Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30. Information Services' value of 5.80% is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 3.30 to 58.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.60 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Information Services has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Business Services companies is 5.30, based on 991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.80% is 9.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 7.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Information Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Services (TSX:ISC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.72, compared to a current price of C$50.97 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 7.60 and 9.4% above the Business Services industry median of 5.30. Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Information Services (TSX:ISC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$50.97 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.72.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.80% (24% below median its 10-year median of 7.60)
GF Value™: C$30.72 vs. price of C$50.97 (65.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% above the Business Services median (#477 of 991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ISC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Information Services Corp is a Canada-based provider of registry and information management services for public data and records. The company has three segments namely Registry Operations, Services and Technology Solutions. The Registries segment involves the provision of registry and information services and solutions to governments and private sector organizations. The Services segment provides products and services that utilize public records and data to provide value to customers in the financial and legal sectors. Technology Solutions provides the development, delivery and support of registry (and related) technology solutions. The company derives maximum revenue from Registry Operations segment.
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