Information ServicesTSX:ISC -0.27%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSX:ISC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks worse than 72.1% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.39 Max: 1.17
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Information Services was 1.17. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.39.
TSX:ISC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 72.1% of 957
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs TSX:ISC: 0.81
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Information Services Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Information Services' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #690 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Information Services' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Information Services' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.81 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.17. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Information Services' value of 0.81 is 145.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #690 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Information Services has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services' Debt-to-Equity compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #690 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. Information Services' value of 0.81 is 145.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.33, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.81 is 145.5% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.81, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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$30.63, compared to a current price of C$51.00 — trading 66.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.81, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 145.5% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.81 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$51.00 is trading 66.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.63.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.81 (108% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: C$30.63 vs. price of C$51.00 (66.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.5% above the Business Services median (#690 of 957)
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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