In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Information Services's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-14.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Information Services was 144.50. The lowest was 144.50. And the median was 144.50.
TSX:ISC's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 3.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Information Services Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Information Services Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of C$-14.31 mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a Net Current Asset Value of C$-14.31 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. Over the past decade, Information Services' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 144.50 to 144.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #999999 out of 624 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Information Services' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Information Services' current Net Current Asset Value is C$-14.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 144.50 to a high of 144.50. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #999999 out of 624 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #999999 out of 624 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.70. Historically, Information Services' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 144.50 to 144.50 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Business Services company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Business Services companies is 3.70, based on 624 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Net Current Asset Value is C$-14.31. 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$51.20 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is C$-14.31. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Net Current Asset Value is C$-14.31 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$30.61.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
Net Current Asset Value: C$-14.31
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% 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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