(III) Information - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US45675Y1047

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III EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of III over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.028743527422593, "2020-06": 0.012499489399943, "2020-09": 0.041175763404665, "2020-12": 0.028253658536585, "2021-03": 0.065452182057997, "2021-06": 0.080015589983436, "2021-09": 0.085827994564162, "2021-12": 0.068960200443288, "2022-03": 0.096052682850797, "2022-06": 0.097690276299712, "2022-09": 0.11146777947195, "2022-12": 0.08605758604754, "2023-03": 0.069420139993637, "2023-06": 0.04636603931077, "2023-09": 0.063692619933542, "2023-12": -0.057606645531522, "2024-03": -0.069887816547059, "2024-06": 0.041107771748997, "2024-09": 0.022887674947167, "2024-12": 0.060073462617007, "2025-03": 0.029610761760726, "2025-06": 0.043547647070558,

III Revenue

Revenue of III over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 63.71, 2020-06: 57.394, 2020-09: 61.635, 2020-12: 66.389, 2021-03: 66.571, 2021-06: 70.597, 2021-09: 71.095, 2021-12: 69.569, 2022-03: 72.563, 2022-06: 70.701, 2022-09: 68.836, 2022-12: 74.167, 2023-03: 78.486, 2023-06: 74.609, 2023-09: 71.773, 2023-12: 66.186, 2024-03: 64.269, 2024-06: 64.263, 2024-09: 61.277, 2024-12: 57.777, 2025-03: 59.583, 2025-06: 61.565,

Description: III Information

Information Services Group Inc (NASDAQ:III) is a research and advisory company that leverages artificial intelligence to provide digital transformation services to clients across various industries, including manufacturing, banking, and healthcare. The companys services include sourcing advisory, cloud and data analytics, managed governance and risk, and technology strategy and operations design.

The companys business model is diversified across multiple service lines, including ISG Digital, ISG Enterprise, ISG Research, and ISG Network and Software Advisory. This diversification enables the company to cater to a broad range of client needs, from technology and transformation to sourcing and digital solutions. With a presence in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, ISG is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for digital transformation services.

To evaluate the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, client acquisition rate, and employee utilization rate can be monitored. Additionally, metrics such as the companys research and development expenditure as a percentage of revenue, and the number of clients adopting its AI-centered solutions, can provide insights into its innovation capabilities and market penetration. The companys return on equity (RoE) of 8.05% indicates a relatively stable return on shareholder equity.

The companys valuation multiples, such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.25 and forward P/E of 17.86, suggest that the market has certain expectations for the companys future growth prospects. To assess the companys potential for future growth, factors such as the competitive landscape, industry trends, and the companys ability to expand its service offerings and client base can be analyzed.

III Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 249m
Sub-Industry Data Processing & Outsourced Services
IPO / Inception 2007-02-01

III Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 56.3%
Fundamental 49.6%
Dividend Rating 78.0%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 41.5%
Analyst Rating 4.50 of 5

III Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.71%
Annual Growth 5y 18.92%
Payout Consistency 45.9%
Payout Ratio 69.2%

III Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 16.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 81.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -22.4%
CAGR 5y 23.97%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.36
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.10
Alpha 48.76
Beta 0.475
Volatility 47.42%
Current Volume 161.7k
Average Volume 20d 195.3k
Stop Loss 4.9 (-5.2%)
Signal 1.34

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (7.86m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 14.4m TTM)
FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 7.69pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 22.24% (prev 20.41%; Δ 1.83pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.14 (>3.0%) and CFO 28.2m > Net Income 7.86m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (34.0m) to EBITDA (22.4m) ratio: 1.51 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.43 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (50.1m) change vs 12m ago 1.11% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 41.77% (prev 38.51%; Δ 3.25pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 110.2% (prev 113.2%; Δ -3.06pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 3.58 (EBITDA TTM 22.4m / Interest Expense TTM 4.87m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.23

(A) 0.27 = (Total Current Assets 90.9m - Total Current Liabilities 37.5m) / Total Assets 200.7m
(B) -0.48 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -96.2m / Total Assets 200.7m
(C) 0.08 = EBIT TTM 17.4m / Avg Total Assets 218.0m
(D) -0.90 = Book Value of Equity -96.2m / Total Liabilities 106.6m
Total Rating: -0.23 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 49.58

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50
2. FCF Yield 8.26% = 4.13
3. FCF Margin 11.03% = 2.76
4. Debt/Equity 1.03 = 2.00
5. Debt/Ebitda 4.31 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC 0.29% = 0.36
7. RoE 8.23% = 0.69
8. Rev. Trend -85.72% = -4.29
9. Rev. CAGR -3.98% = -0.66
10. EPS Trend -35.99% = -0.90
11. EPS CAGR -28.95% = -2.50

What is the price of III shares?

As of September 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 5.17 with a total of 161,715 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.17%, over one month by +19.95%, over three months by +8.07% and over the past year by +67.37%.

Is Information a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Information (NASDAQ:III) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 49.58 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of III is around 5.32 USD . This means that III is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.9%.

Is III a buy, sell or hold?

Information has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefore, it is recommended to buy III.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the III price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 5.3 1.5%
Analysts Target Price 5.3 1.5%
ValueRay Target Price 5.8 11.8%

Last update: 2025-09-01 04:49

III Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 249.2m (249.2m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 25.2m USD (Cash only, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 32.3125
P/E Forward = 17.2414
P/S = 1.0373
P/B = 2.648
P/EG = 0.9574
Beta = 1.245
Revenue TTM = 240.2m USD
EBIT TTM = 17.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 22.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 59.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 37.5m USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 96.7m USD (Calculated: Short Term 37.5m + Long Term 59.2m)
Net Debt = 34.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 320.6m USD (249.2m + Debt 96.7m - CCE 25.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.58 (Ebit TTM 17.4m / Interest Expense TTM 4.87m)
FCF Yield = 8.26% (FCF TTM 26.5m / Enterprise Value 320.6m)
FCF Margin = 11.03% (FCF TTM 26.5m / Revenue TTM 240.2m)
Net Margin = 3.27% (Net Income TTM 7.86m / Revenue TTM 240.2m)
Gross Margin = 41.77% ((Revenue TTM 240.2m - Cost of Revenue TTM 139.9m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -3.33 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 320.6m / Book Value Of Equity -96.2m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.08% (Interest Expense 1.05m / Debt 96.7m)
Taxrate = 45.69% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 2.39m / 5.23m)
NOPAT = 9.46m (EBIT 17.4m * (1 - 45.69%))
Current Ratio = 2.43 (Total Current Assets 90.9m / Total Current Liabilities 37.5m)
Debt / Equity = 1.03 (Debt 96.7m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 94.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.31 (Net Debt 34.0m / EBITDA 22.4m)
Debt / FCF = 3.65 (Debt 96.7m / FCF TTM 26.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 95.5m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.92% (Net Income 7.86m, Total Assets 200.7m )
RoE = 8.23% (Net Income TTM 7.86m / Total Stockholder Equity 95.5m)
RoCE = 11.26% (Ebit 17.4m / (Equity 95.5m + L.T.Debt 59.2m))
RoIC = 6.05% (NOPAT 9.46m / Invested Capital 156.4m)
WACC = 5.76% (E(249.2m)/V(345.8m) * Re(7.77%)) + (D(96.7m)/V(345.8m) * Rd(1.08%) * (1-Tc(0.46)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -10.0 | Cagr: -0.86%
Discount Rate = 7.77% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 81.43% ; FCFE base≈21.1m ; Y1≈26.0m ; Y5≈44.4m
Fair Price DCF = 15.66 (DCF Value 754.5m / Shares Outstanding 48.2m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -85.72 | Revenue CAGR: -3.98%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -1.05
EPS Correlation: -35.99 | EPS CAGR: -28.95%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 168.6

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