Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 2.87. 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 1,049 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks worse than 86.56% on this metric.
Information Services Corp stock PB Ratio (=4.77) is close to 10-year high of 4.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08 Med: 2.87 Max: 4.8
Current: 4.8
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest PB Ratio was 4.80. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 2.87.
TSX:ISC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 86.56% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs TSX:ISC: 4.80
During the past 12 months, Information Services's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Information Services was 58.50% per year. The lowest was 3.30% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Information Services (TSX:ISC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Information Services PB Ratio Related Terms
Information Services PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's PB 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a PB Ratio of 4.81 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Information Services' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #908 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Information Services' PB Ratio too high?
Information Services' current PB Ratio of 4.81 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 4.80. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Information Services' value of 4.81 is 196.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #908 out of 1049 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' PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #908 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Information Services' value of 4.81 is 196.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 4.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 1.62, 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current PB Ratio of 4.81 is 196.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current PB Ratio is 4.81, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 2.87. 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 PB Ratio is 4.81, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 196.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.62. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current PB Ratio is 4.81 as of Jun. 26, 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:
PB Ratio: 4.81 (68% above median its 10-year median of 2.87)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 196.9% above the Business Services median (#908 of 1049)
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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