Information ServicesTSX:ISC +0.43%86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 510.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 433.41. 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 1,081 Business Services companies, Information Services ranks better than 93.62% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Information Services's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 510.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 177.46 Med: 433.41 Max: 546.03
Current: 418.69
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 546.03%. The lowest was 177.46%. And the median was 433.41%.
TSX:ISC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 93.62% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 20.97
vs TSX:ISC: 418.69
Information Services's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 9.90% per year.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Information Services ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Information Services ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Information Services ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 510.83% mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 510.83% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 433.41. Over the past decade, Information Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 177.46 to 546.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #69 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Information Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Information Services' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 510.83% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 433.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 177.46 to a high of 546.03. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. Information Services' value of 510.83% is 2336% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #69 out of 1081 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 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #69 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Information Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97. Information Services' value of 510.83% is 2336% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Services' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 177.46 to 546.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 433.41 vs. the industry median of 20.97, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 20.97, based on 1,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Information Services's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 510.83% is 2336% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 20.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 510.83%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 433.41. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 510.83%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 433.41 and 2336% above the Business Services industry median of 20.97. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 510.83% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 510.83% (18% above median its 10-year median of 433.41)
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2336% above the Business Services median (#69 of 1081)
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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