Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Information Services's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
Information Services (TSX:ISC) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Information Services 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Information Services and its competitors.
Is Information Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Information Services' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Information Services' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Information Services and its competitors. Information Services's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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$30.64, compared to a current price of C$51.00 — trading 66.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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$51.00 is trading 66.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.64.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: C$30.64 vs. price of C$51.00 (66.4% 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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