Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Information Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Information Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ISC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -1.8
During the past 13 years, Information Services's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -1.90%. And the median was 0.00%.
TSX:ISC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 64.79% of 693
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs TSX:ISC: -1.80
Information Services (TSX:ISC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
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-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
TSX:ISC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Information Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Information Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Information Services 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.80 mean?
Information Services (TSX:ISC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.80 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Information Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #449 out of 693 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Information Services' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Information Services' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services ranks #449 out of 693 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' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Information Services ranks #449 out of 693 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Information Services in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 3-Year 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-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Information Services and its competitors. Information Services's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80. 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$30.65, compared to a current price of C$50.85 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Information Services (TSX:ISC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.80 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$50.85 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.65.
GuruFocus considers Information Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.80
GF Value™: C$30.65 vs. price of C$50.85 (65.9% 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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