Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 FCF Margin % is 18.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 24.12. GuruFocus rates TSX:ISC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 93.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.17 Med: 24.12 Max: 34.82
Current: 29.09
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Information Services was 34.82%. The lowest was -46.17%. And the median was 24.12%.
TSX:ISC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 93.55% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.47
vs TSX:ISC: 29.09
Information Services FCF Margin % Related Terms
Information Services FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's FCF Margin % 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, GPN: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 18.75% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 24.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #69 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Information Services' FCF Margin % too high?
Information Services' current FCF Margin % of 18.75% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 24.12. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Information Services' value of 18.75% is 440.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #69 out of 1070 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 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services' FCF Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #69 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Information Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.47. Information Services' value of 18.75% is 440.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.12 vs. the industry median of 3.47, 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.47, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current FCF Margin % of 18.75% is 440.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current FCF Margin % is 18.75%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 24.12. 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$30.61, compared to a current price of C$51.20 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.75%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 24.12 and 440.3% above the Business Services industry median of 3.47. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current FCF Margin % is 18.75% 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$51.20 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.61.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
FCF Margin %: 18.75% (22% below median its 10-year median of 24.12)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 440.3% above the Business Services median (#69 of 1070)
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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