Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Information Services's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.88%.
The industry rank for Information Services's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 69.7% of 858
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.82
vs TSX:ISC: -11.88
Information Services (TSX:ISC) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Information Services 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Information Services 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Information Services's 5-Year RORE % 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: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a 5-Year RORE % of -11.88 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #598 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Information Services' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Information Services' current 5-Year RORE % is -11.88. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #598 out of 858 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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' 5-Year RORE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #598 out of 858 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 7.82. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Business Services company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.82, based on 858 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Information Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 7.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services's current 5-Year RORE % is -11.88. 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 5-Year RORE % is -11.88. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current 5-Year RORE % is -11.88 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:
5-Year RORE %: -11.88
GF Value™: C$30.61 vs. price of C$51.20 (67.3% above fair value)
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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