Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 ROA % is 7.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 10.87. 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 1,096 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 63.78% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Information Services's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$36.6 Mil.
Information Services's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$516.1 Mil. Therefore, Information Services's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.83 Med: 10.87 Max: 17.72
Current: 5.47
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest ROA % was 17.72%. The lowest was 3.83%. And the median was 10.87%.
TSX:ISC's ROA % is ranked better than 63.78% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.455
vs TSX:ISC: 5.47
Information Services (TSX:ISC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a ROA % of 7.10% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, Information Services' ROA % has ranged from 3.83 to 17.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #397 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is Information Services' ROA % too high?
Information Services' current ROA % of 7.10% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 17.72. The Business Services industry median ROA % is 3.46. Information Services' value of 7.10% is 105.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #397 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above 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' ROA % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #397 out of 1096 companies for ROA %. This puts Information Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.46. Information Services' value of 7.10% is 105.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own ROA % has ranged from 3.83 to 17.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 3.46, 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 ROA % for a Business Services company?
The median ROA % among Business Services companies is 3.46, based on 1,096 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current ROA % of 7.10% is 105.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROA % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current ROA % is 7.10%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 10.87. 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 ROA % is 7.10%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 105.5% above the Business Services industry median of 3.46. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current ROA % is 7.10% 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$51.20 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:
ROA %: 7.10% (35% below median its 10-year median of 10.87)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.5% above the Business Services median (#397 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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