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Information Services Group Inc (III)

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$5.58
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Profit since last BUY11.16%
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10/15/2025: III (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

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2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $6.67

1 Year Target Price $6.67

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.67 Target price
52w Low $2.86
Current$5.58
52w High $6.01

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 28.66%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 263.15M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 34.12
1Y Target Price 6.67
Price to earnings Ratio 34.12
1Y Target Price 6.67
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 2.86 - 6.01
Updated Date 10/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.86 - 6.01
Updated Date 10/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 3.37%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.16

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-13
When After Market
Estimate 0.03
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.27%
Operating Margin (TTM) 7.58%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.6%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE 34.12
Forward PE 17.39
Enterprise Value 309271399
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1
Enterprise Value 309271399
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.29
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.81
Shares Outstanding 48195469
Shares Floating 34206734
Shares Outstanding 48195469
Shares Floating 34206734
Percent Insiders 28.25
Percent Institutions 64.42

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Information Services Group Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Information Services Group (ISG) was founded in 2006. It evolved from TPI (Technology Partners International), a research and advisory firm focused on IT outsourcing. ISG expanded its services beyond outsourcing to include digital transformation, automation, and other technology-related advisory services.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • ISG Research: Provides market intelligence, benchmarking, and competitive analysis across IT and business services. Helps clients understand market trends and make informed decisions.
  • ISG Advisory: Offers consulting services related to digital transformation, sourcing, cloud adoption, automation, and other technology initiatives. Assists clients in strategy development, implementation, and ongoing management.
  • ISG Events: Hosts industry events and conferences, providing networking opportunities and insights into emerging technologies and best practices.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Michael P. Connors is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments reporting to executive leadership. The Board of Directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Competitors: Gartner, Forrester, Everest Group
  • ISG Momentumu00ae Market Trends & Insights: A subscription-based service providing data and analysis on IT and business services markets. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Gartner, Forrester, and Everest Group. Revenue figures are bundled into overall ISG research segment revenue.
  • Competitors: Zycus, Coupa, Corcentric
  • ISG GovernXu00ae: A software platform for managing sourcing relationships and contracts. Market share is not publicly available. Competitors include Zycus, Coupa, and Determine (now Corcentric). Revenue figures are bundled into overall ISG advisory segment revenue.
  • Competitors: Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro
  • ISG Automation: Offers services around the implementation of automation, RPA, artificial intelligence to digitalize enterprise applications and provide clients with greater speed, innovation, and lower costs. Market share is not publicly available. Competitors include Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services, and Wipro.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The industry encompasses IT and business services research and advisory. Digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and the increasing use of automation and AI are driving growth. The industry is competitive, with numerous players vying for market share.

Positioning

ISG positions itself as a leading independent research and advisory firm, focusing on objective insights and client-centric solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its deep industry expertise and focus on sourcing and digital transformation.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for IT and business services research and advisory is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. ISG holds a small, but notable, position.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Deep industry expertise
  • Independent and objective insights
  • Global presence
  • Experienced leadership team

Weaknesses

  • Smaller size compared to major competitors
  • Dependence on key personnel
  • Potential revenue concentration from large clients
  • Limited brand awareness outside core markets

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for digital transformation services
  • Expansion into new geographies and industry verticals
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings
  • Increased adoption of automation and AI
  • Growing need for independent benchmarking and advisory

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger players
  • Economic downturn impacting IT spending
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Data security and privacy concerns
  • Disruption from new entrants

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Gartner (IT)
  • Forrester Research (FORR)
  • Accenture (ACN)
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Competitive Landscape

ISG operates in a highly competitive market with larger, well-established players. Its strengths lie in its independent advice and focus on sourcing, but it needs to continually innovate and differentiate to compete effectively.

Major Acquisitions

Alsbridge

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded ISG's advisory capabilities and market presence.

Swaan

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded ISG's presence in the Benelux region and added sourcing capabilities.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is detailed in ISG's financial reports and investor presentations.

Future Projections: Future projections can be found in analyst reports and company presentations. These are forward-looking statements and subject to change.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquisitions, expansion of service offerings in areas like automation and cloud, and investments in digital marketing and sales.

Summary

Information Services Group (ISG) is a niche player in the IT and business services research and advisory market. While they face stiff competition from larger firms like Gartner and Forrester, ISG has carved out a position based on independence and sourcing expertise. Their acquisitions have aided growth and expanded capabilities. ISG must focus on innovation and strategic expansion to continue its trajectory in a rapidly evolving industry and manage dependence on client concentration.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • ISG Investor Relations
  • ISG Website
  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Financial News Sources
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated due to limited publicly available information. The financial figures are illustrative and require verification with ISG's official financial statements.

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About Information Services Group Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Stamford, CT, United States
IPO Launch date 2007-02-01
Chairman & CEO Mr. Michael P. Connors
Sector Technology
Industry Information Technology Services
Full time employees 1300
Full time employees 1300

Information Services Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an artificial intelligence (AI) centered technology research and advisory company in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It offers digital transformation services, including sourcing advisory and cloud and data analytics; managed governance and risk; network carrier; technology strategy and operations design; change management; and market intelligence and technology research and analysis services. The company also provides ISG Digital, a client solution platform focused on developing technology, transformation, sourcing, and digital solutions; ISG Enterprise, a client solution platform that helps clients manage change and optimize operations in such areas as finance, human resource, and training. In addition, it offers ISG Research; ISG Network and Software Advisory services; and ISG GovernX and ISG Tango software platforms. The company serves private sector clients operating in the manufacturing, banking and financial services, insurance, health sciences, energy and utilities, and consumer services industries; and public sector clients, including state and local governments, airport and transit authorities, and national and provincial government units. Information Services Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.