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Information ServicesTSX:ISC -0.06%87 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is C$31.48 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates TSX:ISC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks worse than 75.51% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.62
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Information Services was 1.62. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.83.
TSX:ISC's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 75.51% of 686
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.845
vs TSX:ISC: 1.62
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Information Services's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
50.97
/
31.477216009981
=
1.62
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Information Services Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
Information Services Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Information Services Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of C$31.48 mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of C$31.48 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 3693% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Information Services' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.56 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #518 out of 686 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Information Services' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Information Services' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of C$31.48 is 3693% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.62. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #518 out of 686 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #518 out of 686 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.85. Historically, Information Services' own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.56 to 1.62 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Business Services company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Business Services companies is 0.85, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is C$31.48, which is 3693% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. 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$30.76, compared to a current price of C$50.97 — trading 65.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is C$31.48, which is 3693% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is C$31.48 as of Jul. 22, 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 65.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.76.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: C$31.48 (3693% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: C$30.76 vs. price of C$50.97 (65.7% above fair value)
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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