Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 Quick Ratio is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 1.48. 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 1,092 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks worse than 91.12% on this metric.
Information Services has a quick ratio of 0.57. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.48 Max: 2.55
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest Quick Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.48.
TSX:ISC's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 91.12% of 1092
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TSX:ISC: 0.57
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Information Services Quick Ratio Related Terms
Information Services Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Quick 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: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Information Services's Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Information Services' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #995 out of 1092 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Information Services' Quick Ratio too high?
Information Services' current Quick Ratio of 0.57 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.55. The Business Services industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Information Services' value of 0.57 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #995 out of 1092 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' Quick Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #995 out of 1092 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.67. Information Services' value of 0.57 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Information Services has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Quick Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 1,092 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current Quick Ratio of 0.57 is 65.9% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Quick Ratio is 0.57, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.48. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.57, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 65.9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.67. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Quick Ratio is 0.57 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.57 (61% below median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Business Services median (#995 of 1092)
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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