III
BEARISH
$3.94
Live
Information Services Group, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $6.67
(+69.2%)
$3.46
52W Range
$6.45
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Market cap
$188.66M
P/E
20.74
ROE
9.8%
Profit margin
3.8%
Debt/Equity
0.74
Dividend yield
4.57%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
III presents a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, but is fundamentally undermined by poor valuation and negative momentum. The stock trades at a significant premium to both its Graham Number ($2.91) and Intrinsic Value ($1.33), while exhibiting a bearish technical trend (0/100). Critical concerns include a nearly unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 94.74% and aggressive insider selling by the CEO and major shareholders. Despite a low PEG ratio and optimistic analyst targets, the combination of declining earnings growth and insider divestment suggests limited upside.
Key Strengths
Stable financial health (Piotroski F-Score 6/9)
Strong liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.34
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.77) suggesting revenue is not overvalued
Low PEG ratio (0.68) indicating potential undervaluation relative to growth
Consistent history of beating quarterly earnings estimates
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (94.74%) posing a high risk of dividend cuts
Negative earnings growth (YoY -12.20%, Q/Q -14.10%)
Heavy insider selling, including the CEO and 10% owners
Strong bearish technical trend (0/100) and 6-month price decline of 23.6%
Current price ($3.94) is significantly above the Graham Number ($2.91)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$2.91
-26.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
40
30
55
65
20
AI Verdict
Avoid/Underperform
Key drivers: Insider selling, Dividend sustainability, Earnings contraction, Price vs Intrinsic Value
Confidence
80%
Value
40/100
P/E of 20.74 is moderate, but the stock is overpriced relative to defensive fair value metrics.
Positives
- Low P/S ratio
- Low PEG ratio
Watchpoints
- Price exceeds Graham Number
- Price significantly exceeds Intrinsic Value
Future
30/100
Growth metrics are decelerating, with earnings shrinking faster than revenue.
Positives
- Positive revenue growth (5.9%)
Watchpoints
- Declining earnings growth
- Bearish technical trend
Past
55/100
Historical earnings beats are being offset by a recent downward trend in actual EPS.
Positives
- Strong track record of earnings surprises
- Positive 1Y return
Watchpoints
- Poor 3Y and 6M performance
Health
65/100
Balance sheet is stable and liquid, though not exceptionally strong.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9
- Strong Current and Quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity at 0.74
Dividend
20/100
The dividend is effectively consuming all net income, leaving no room for error or reinvestment.
Positives
- Attractive 4.57% yield
Watchpoints
- Extreme payout ratio (94.74%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$3.94
Analyst Target
$6.67
Upside/Downside
+69.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for III and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
III
Information Services Group, Inc.
Primary
|
+8.7% | -12.1% | +15.6% | -23.6% | -3.9% | -0.5% |
|
IMMR
Immersion Corporation
Peer
|
-29.8% | -27.7% | -17.7% | -16.7% | -12.2% | -0.9% |
|
AMCI
AMC Robotics Corporation
Peer
|
-21.3% | -21.7% | -31.2% | -44.6% | +29.7% | +26.2% |
|
GSIT
GSI Technology, Inc.
Peer
|
-19.3% | +193.2% | +123.1% | +22.8% | -34.9% | +2.9% |
|
ALTS
ALT5 Sigma Corporation
Peer
|
-82.8% | +14.4% | -71.2% | -60.5% | +3.0% | -1.5% |
III
Information Services Group, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+8.7%
3Y
-12.1%
1Y
+15.6%
6M
-23.6%
1M
-3.9%
1W
-0.5%
IMM
Immersion Corporation
Peer
5Y
-29.8%
3Y
-27.7%
1Y
-17.7%
6M
-16.7%
1M
-12.2%
1W
-0.9%
AMC
AMC Robotics Corporation
Peer
5Y
-21.3%
3Y
-21.7%
1Y
-31.2%
6M
-44.6%
1M
+29.7%
1W
+26.2%
GSI
GSI Technology, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-19.3%
3Y
+193.2%
1Y
+123.1%
6M
+22.8%
1M
-34.9%
1W
+2.9%
ALT
ALT5 Sigma Corporation
Peer
5Y
-82.8%
3Y
+14.4%
1Y
-71.2%
6M
-60.5%
1M
+3.0%
1W
-1.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.74
Forward P/E
9.27
PEG Ratio
0.68
P/B Ratio
1.99
P/S Ratio
0.77
EV/Revenue
0.94
EV/EBITDA
10.29
Market Cap
$188.66M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
3.82%
Operating Margin
8.28%
Gross Margin
43.07%
ROE
9.78%
ROA
5.35%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.9%
Earnings Growth
-12.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.95%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-14.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.74
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.34
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.19
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.6
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
44.8%
Op. Margin
8.4%
Net Margin
4.3%
Total Assets
$0.2B
Liabilities
$0.1B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
1.23x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
85%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-03-05
$0.08
+6.7% surprise
2025-11-03
$0.09
+12.5% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.08
+14.3% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing III against 262 companies in the Technology sector
(24 bullish, 90 neutral, 148 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.74
This Stock
vs
65.35
Sector Avg
-68.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
9.78%
This Stock
vs
-25.88%
Sector Avg
-137.8%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.82%
This Stock
vs
-10.67%
Sector Avg
-135.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.74
This Stock
vs
0.73
Sector Avg
+1.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
5.9%
This Stock
vs
9374.82%
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.34
This Stock
vs
3.77
Sector Avg
-37.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
III
Information Services Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $188.66M | 20.74 | 9.8% | 3.8% | $3.94 | |
|
IMMR
Immersion Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $184.03M | 2.94 | -% | 2.2% | $5.59 | Compare |
|
AMCI
AMC Robotics Corporation
|
BEARISH | $179.63M | - | -% | 23.6% | $7.95 | Compare |
|
GSIT
GSI Technology, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $202.64M | - | -18.8% | -43.1% | $5.6 | Compare |
|
ALTS
ALT5 Sigma Corporation
|
BEARISH | $170.56M | - | 4.3% | 133.1% | $1.35 | Compare |
III
Information...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$189M
P/E
20.7
ROE
9.8%
Price
$3.94
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | KUCINSKI THOMAS S. | Officer | Stock Award | 29,297 | $112,500 |
| 2026-04-01 | LAVIERI TODD D. | Officer | Stock Award | 97,656 | $374,999 |
| 2026-04-01 | SHERRICK MICHAEL A. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 68,359 | $262,499 |
| 2026-04-01 | CONNORS MICHAEL P | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 130,208 | $499,999 |
| 2026-03-13 | KUCINSKI THOMAS S. | Officer | Stock Award | 7,463 | $30,001 |
| 2026-03-13 | LAVIERI TODD D. | Officer | Stock Award | 55,970 | $224,999 |
| 2026-03-13 | SHERRICK MICHAEL A. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 44,776 | $180,000 |
| 2026-03-13 | CONNORS MICHAEL P | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 99,502 | $399,998 |
| 2025-12-15 | CHEVRILLON & ASSOCIÉS | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 450,000 | $2,705,000 |
| 2025-12-09 | HOBBS GERALD S | Director | Stock Award | 20,695 | $124,998 |
| 2025-12-09 | RAINA KALPANA | Director | Stock Award | 20,695 | $124,998 |
| 2025-12-09 | PUTUR CHRISTINE | Director | Stock Award | 20,695 | $124,998 |
| 2025-12-09 | PFAU BRUCE | Director | Stock Award | 20,695 | $124,998 |
| 2025-12-09 | MOLINARO SAMUEL L JR | Director | Stock Award | 20,695 | $124,998 |
| 2025-11-12 | CONNORS MICHAEL P | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 493,703 | $2,641,010 |
KUCINSKI THOMAS S.
Officer
2026-04-01
29,297 shares
·
$112,500
LAVIERI TODD D.
Officer
2026-04-01
97,656 shares
·
$374,999
SHERRICK MICHAEL A.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-04-01
68,359 shares
·
$262,499
CONNORS MICHAEL P
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
130,208 shares
·
$499,999
KUCINSKI THOMAS S.
Officer
2026-03-13
7,463 shares
·
$30,001
LAVIERI TODD D.
Officer
2026-03-13
55,970 shares
·
$224,999
SHERRICK MICHAEL A.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-13
44,776 shares
·
$180,000
CONNORS MICHAEL P
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-13
99,502 shares
·
$399,998
CHEVRILLON & ASSOCIÉS
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-12-15
450,000 shares
·
$2,705,000
HOBBS GERALD S
Director
2025-12-09
20,695 shares
·
$124,998
RAINA KALPANA
Director
2025-12-09
20,695 shares
·
$124,998
PUTUR CHRISTINE
Director
2025-12-09
20,695 shares
·
$124,998
PFAU BRUCE
Director
2025-12-09
20,695 shares
·
$124,998
MOLINARO SAMUEL L JR
Director
2025-12-09
20,695 shares
·
$124,998
CONNORS MICHAEL P
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-12
493,703 shares
·
$2,641,010
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
3 analysts
Barrington Research
2026-03-09
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-04
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-10-27
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-10-15
Outperform
Outperform
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