Opinions Michael Simpson, CFA
Information ServicesISC.TOPAST TOP PICKMar 28, 2018
Michael Simpson, CFAOwned
$17.61
Stock price when the opinion was issued
$50.74
As of Jun 02, 2026. Market Open.
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Monopoly-type business. 30-year contract on Saskatchewan land registry services. Trades at ~8x EBITDA. Generates about 11% free cashflow yield. Yield is 3.5%.
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
He's long owned this, didn't do much for a while, but has made a good move this year. Trades at only 8x EBITDA. Strong managers. The stock has had a good pullback to $26, which an entry point now. They peaked in July-August, but doesn't know it has pulled back, maybe concerns over Saskatchewan's real estate market (Covid is hitting that province now). ISV is a high-quality business and pays a nice dividend.
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HOLD
Really likes the business. Land registry technology in Saskatchewan, a monopoly position. Provide services globally. Earnings and EBITDA have grown, so there's been multiple expansion. It's a comparably cheap stock, nice dividend, tons of free cash. Opportunities to make acquisitions. Long-term outlook is very good.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 27/20, Up 66%) Very high quality business, and it's been growing. Acquisition in 2020 was quite attractive. Earnings last night very strong, beating estimates. A lot of free cashflow. Despite the run, still cheap. Easily upside to $30-35 over time. Yield is about 3.5%.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 26/20, Up 41%) They have a few different businesses including the land registry business in Saskatchewan. It is a very well run company. It is a top pick today. It is one of his largest positions.
Colin StewartOwned
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TOP PICK
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BUY
A small, nichy name that he has owned. They operate in Regina where there have a lot of commodity-driven business. They have periods where the company doesn't do well, but they do generate cash to fund acquisitions. Has a decent balance sheet. The 5% dividend is safe and will slowly grow. Limited downside. But it's a small cap, so illiquid. He follows this.
TOP PICK
A dominant land registry business with a contract with the Saskatchewan government lasting 15 years. Their technology division provides registry software around the globe. Also have a services business to supply info to corporations. High barriers to entry and generates a lot of free cash flow. Trades at a discount valuation. 5% dividend. A steady business. (Analysts’ price target is $22.00)
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(A Top Pick January 20/17 Up 1%). It is based in Regina and holds a monopoly on land registry services there. They have expanded into Ireland as well. A slow grower and he likes management and will continue to hold it.