Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.70. 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 516 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks worse than 70.74% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 0.7 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Information Services was 0.88. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.70.
TSX:ISC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 70.74% of 516
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs TSX:ISC: 0.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Information Services was 5.84%. The lowest was 1.80%. And the median was 4.13%.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Information Services was 28.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Information Services (TSX:ISC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Information Services Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Information Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Information Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #365 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Information Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Information Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 0.88. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Information Services' value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #365 out of 516 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #365 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Information Services' value of 0.47 is 6.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.47 is 6.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 6.8% above the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.47 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% above the Business Services median (#365 of 516)
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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