Information Services (TSX:ISC) Profitability Rank: 10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Above Median


TSX:ISC Information Services Corp TSX:ISC
86 GF Score
Price C$51.14
GF Value C$30.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Information Services Profitability Rank?

Information Services TSX:ISC -0.12% 86 Profitability Rank is 10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.00. 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.

Information Services has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Information Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.43%. As of today, Information Services's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Information Services Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Information Services Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Information Services has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Information Services's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=16.335 / 61.809
=26.43 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Information Services has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Information Services Corp operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 10 mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a Profitability Rank of 10 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Information Services' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Information Services' Profitability Rank too high?
Information Services' current Profitability Rank of 10 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Information Services' Profitability Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Information Services' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Business Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. Information Services's current Profitability Rank is 10, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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$51.14 — trading 67.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 10, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Profitability Rank is 10 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$51.14 is trading 67.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.61. GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:

  • Profitability Rank: 10 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.14 (67.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges IRMTF:USA5IS:Germany
Address 10 Research Drive, Suite 300, Regina, SK, CAN, S4S 7J7
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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