Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 Net Margin % is 14.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 15.44. 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 1,074 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 77.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.18 Med: 15.44 Max: 29.69
Current: 10.92
TSX:ISC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 77.37% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs TSX:ISC: 10.92
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Information Services Net Margin % Related Terms
Information Services Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Net 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 Net Margin % of 14.82% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.44. Over the past decade, Information Services' Net Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 29.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #243 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Information Services' Net Margin % too high?
Information Services' current Net Margin % of 14.82% is near median its 10-year median of 15.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.18 to a high of 29.69. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Information Services' value of 14.82% is 286.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #243 out of 1074 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' Net Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #243 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places Information Services in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. Information Services' value of 14.82% is 286.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.18 to 29.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.44 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current Net Margin % of 14.82% is 286.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Net Margin % is 14.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.44. 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 Margin % is 14.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.44 and 286.9% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Net Margin % is 14.82% 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 Margin %: 14.82% (near median its 10-year median of 15.44)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 286.9% above the Business Services median (#243 of 1074)
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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