Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%87 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 26.36. GuruFocus rates TSX:ISC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 97.63% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Information Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$36.6 Mil. Information Services's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$92.8 Mil. Therefore, Information Services's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.22 Med: 26.36 Max: 34.08
Current: 31.23
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 34.08%. The lowest was 16.22%. And the median was 26.36%.
TSX:ISC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 97.63% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs TSX:ISC: 31.23
Information Services (TSX:ISC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Information Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Information Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Information Services Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.50% mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.50% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 26.36. Over the past decade, Information Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 16.22 to 34.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #26 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Information Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Information Services' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.50% is 50% above median its 10-year median of 26.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.22 to a high of 34.08. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.92. Information Services' value of 39.50% is 907.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #26 out of 1096 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 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #26 out of 1096 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Information Services in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.92. Information Services' value of 39.50% is 907.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 16.22 to 34.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.36 vs. the industry median of 3.92, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Business Services companies is 3.92, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.50% is 907.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.50%, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 26.36. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.50%, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 26.36 and 907.7% above the Business Services industry median of 3.92. Information Services' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.50% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 39.50% (50% above median its 10-year median of 26.36)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 907.7% above the Business Services median (#26 of 1096)
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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