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Information ServicesTSX:ISC -0.06%87 Days Sales Outstanding is 26.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 23.98. 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 1,063 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 88.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.51 Med: 23.98 Max: 35.9
Current: 25.57
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 35.90. The lowest was 14.51. And the median was 23.98.
TSX:ISC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 88.62% of 1063
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 58.43
vs TSX:ISC: 25.57
Information Services's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (27.44) to Mar. 2026 (26.26).
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Information Services Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Information Services Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Information Services Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 26.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 23.98. Over the past decade, Information Services' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.51 to 35.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #121 out of 1063 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Information Services' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Information Services' current Days Sales Outstanding of 26.26 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 23.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.51 to a high of 35.90. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.43. Information Services' value of 26.26 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #121 out of 1063 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #121 out of 1063 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Information Services in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.43. Information Services' value of 26.26 is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.51 to 35.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.98 vs. the industry median of 58.43, Information Services has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 58.43, based on 1,063 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current Days Sales Outstanding of 26.26 is 55.1% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Days Sales Outstanding is 26.26, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 23.98. 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 Days Sales Outstanding is 26.26, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 23.98 and 55.1% below the Business Services industry median of 58.43. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 26.26 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:
Days Sales Outstanding: 26.26 (10% above median its 10-year median of 23.98)
GF Value™: C$30.72 vs. price of C$50.97 (65.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% below the Business Services median (#121 of 1063)
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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