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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#576
Positioning
Market Dominance
Services
Business Services
$277M
Michael P. Connors
Information Services Group, Inc. operates as a technology research and advisory company in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. It supports private and public sector organizations to transform and optimize their operational environments. The company also provides ISG Digital, a client solution platform that helps clients developing technology, transformation, sourcing, and digital solutions. ISG GovernX, a software platform, automates the management of third-party supplier relationships.
Headcount
1.3K
HQ Base
Stamford, Connecticut
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = III ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$YALA Yalla Group Ltd | 75 | 89 | 99 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GRVY GRAVITY Co., Ltd. | 75 | 82 | 96 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ISSC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT INC | 73 | 81 | 88 | 94 | 25.0x | 14.1x | 17.1% | 10.3% | 35.5% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 105.2% | 0.0% | 41.0x | $244M | VS | |
$AER AerCap Holdings N.V. | 72 | 60 | 87 | 84 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$HCSG HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP INC | 72 | 74 | 88 | 88 | 7.1x | 6.1x | 28.9% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 1.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$LQDT LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC | 72 | 90 | 88 | 68 | 24.9x | 14.3x | 14.1% | 8.3% | 45.7% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 28.1% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $736M | VS | |
$TRTNpA Triton International Ltd | 71 | 70 | 89 | 70 | - | 1.7x | 0.0% | - | 97.4% | 58.0% | 37.4% | - | 8.8% | 264.0x | $2.5B | VS | |
$EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | 71 | 83 | 52 | 77 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NTES NetEase, Inc. | 71 | 88 | 93 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UTI UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC | 70 | 86 | 86 | 72 | 43.2x | 16.0x | 15.3% | 5.8% | 100.0% | 6.9% | 5.2% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 24.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$III Information Services Group Inc. | 61 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 28.9x | 13.4x | 8.3% | 3.7% | 42.0% | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 125.0x | $277M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 23.7x | 11.7x | 5.7% | 2.4% | 64.6% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
Information Services Group Inc. (III) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 61.3/100. It ranks #576 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Services sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for III.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 60 | 75 | -15DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 77 | 87 | -10DRAG |
| VALUATION | 70 | 80 | -10DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 31 | 38 | -7DRAG |
| STABILITY | 77 | 83 | -6DRAG |
| SHORT INT | 83 | 94 | -11DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 10.2% vs WACC 8.0% (spread +2.2%)
GM 42% vs sector 65%, OM 7% vs sector 5%
Capital turnover 2.05x
Rev growth -3%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 4.4x, Net debt/EBITDA 6.6x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Information Services Group Inc. (III) as a Hold with a composite score of 61.3/100 at a current price of $4.62. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
Information Services Group Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Services sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 61.3/100 places it at rank #576 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at -3% and momentum in the 77th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
No Moat
Medium
Poor
Undervalued
Gross margins of 42% signal strong pricing power.
Value factor score of 70 suggests attractive pricing.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Leverage of 125% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Information Services Group Inc. represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns Information Services Group Inc. a Hold rating, with a composite score of 61.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #576 of 7,333 stocks, III presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 60/100, III shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 8.3% (sector avg: 5.7%), gross margins of 42.0% (sector avg: 64.6%), net margins of 3.2% (sector avg: 2.8%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
III carries a solid value score of 70/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 28.94x, an EV/EBITDA of 13.45x, a P/B ratio of 2.41x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
Information Services Group Inc.'s investment score of 31/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -3.0% vs. a sector average of 8.6% and a return on assets of 3.7% (sector: 2.4%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
III shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 77/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at -3.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.62 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
III shows good financial stability with a score of 77/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 125.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
III's short interest factor score of 83/100 indicates very low short selling activity relative to peers — a positive signal suggesting institutional investors see limited near-term downside. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 125.00x), micro-cap liquidity risk. As a micro-cap company with a market capitalization of $277M, Information Services Group Inc. benefits from the generally lower volatility and deeper liquidity associated with its size class.
III pays a solid dividend yield of 3.1%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
Information Services Group Inc. is a micro-cap company in the Services sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #576 of 7,333 overall (92nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 8.3% exceeding the 5.7% sector median and operating margins of 6.9% above the 4.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Services peers.
While III currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the SERVICES sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Short Int. (83) vs Investment (31) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 15% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 45% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 35% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Information Servs Gr (NASDAQ:III), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 4 0 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 2 0 0 0 Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $4.5, a high estimate of $6.00, and a low estimate of $3.50. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 6.83% lower than the prior average price target of $4.83. Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Information Servs Gr by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Maintains Outperform $3.50 $3.50 Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Lowers Outperform $3.50 $5.00 Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Lowers Outperform $5.00 $6.00 Vincent Colicchio Barrington Research Maintains Outperform $6.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Information Servs Gr. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Providing ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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