SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SCI • US8175651046
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SCI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SCI while its profitability can be described as average. SCI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. SCI also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SCI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SCI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years SCI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years SCI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.91%, SCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of SCI (34.12%) is better than 89.33% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.31%, SCI is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCI is significantly below the industry average of 10.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 34.12% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)33.19%
ROE(5y)34.21%
ROIC(3y)4.6%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.46%, SCI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.15%, SCI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SCI has a worse Gross Margin (26.44%) than 69.33% of its industry peers.
- SCI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.46% | ||
| GM | 26.44% |
OM growth 3Y-6.86%
OM growth 5Y2.99%
PM growth 3Y-13.86%
PM growth 5Y1.61%
GM growth 3Y-6.56%
GM growth 5Y2.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for SCI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SCI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, SCI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.85, we must say that SCI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.85, SCI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.13. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SCI would need 8.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SCI (8.13) is better than 69.33% of its industry peers.
- SCI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.17. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.17, SCI is not doing good in the industry: 76.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC7.72%
2.3 Liquidity
- SCI has a Current Ratio of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that SCI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SCI's Current ratio of 0.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCI is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that SCI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SCI's Quick ratio of 0.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCI is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SCI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.88%, which is quite good.
- SCI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.79% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, SCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.41% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SCI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.88%
EPS 3Y-8.25%
EPS 5Y13.79%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.41%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
3.2 Future
- SCI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.16% yearly.
- SCI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.2%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.27%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.58, SCI is valued on the expensive side.
- SCI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- SCI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.80, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SCI.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- SCI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SCI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCI is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SCI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- SCI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)1.64
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SCI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%.
- SCI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.38. SCI pays more dividend than 90.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SCI grows each year by 10.53%, which is quite nice.
- SCI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- SCI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.53%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- SCI pays out 33.57% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SCI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.57%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners90.73%
Inst Owner Change-2.33%
Ins Owners2.75%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap11.93B
Revenue(TTM)4.29B
Net Income(TTM)534.57M
Analysts84
Price Target96.21 (13.04%)
Short Float %2.62%
Short Ratio3.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.53%
DP33.57%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.14%
Min EPS beat(2)2.5%
Max EPS beat(2)3.78%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.78%
Min EPS beat(4)0.14%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)2.9%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.72%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.48%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.48%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.42%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.8%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.8 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 12 | ||
| P/B | 7.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.54 |
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY5.05%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)7.09
OCFY8.33%
SpS30.61
BVpS11.18
TBVpS-4.14
PEG (NY)2.21
PEG (5Y)1.64
Graham Number30.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.91% | ||
| ROE | 34.12% | ||
| ROCE | 5.64% | ||
| ROIC | 4.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.98% | ||
| OM | 23.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.46% | ||
| GM | 26.44% | ||
| FCFM | 14.42% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)3.74%
ROE(3y)33.19%
ROE(5y)34.21%
ROIC(3y)4.6%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
ROICexc(3y)4.67%
ROICexc(5y)4.95%
ROICexgc(3y)5.58%
ROICexgc(5y)5.93%
ROCE(3y)6.04%
ROCE(5y)6.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.38%
OM growth 3Y-6.86%
OM growth 5Y2.99%
PM growth 3Y-13.86%
PM growth 5Y1.61%
GM growth 3Y-6.56%
GM growth 5Y2.05%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.85 |
F-Score8
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)121.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.15%
Profit Quality(3y)94.08%
Profit Quality(5y)94.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.88%
EPS 3Y-8.25%
EPS 5Y13.79%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
EPS Next Y10.2%
EPS Next 2Y10.34%
EPS Next 3Y10.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.41%
Revenue growth 3Y0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue Next Year3.27%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y3.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.53%
EBIT growth 5Y8.47%
EBIT Next Year42.13%
EBIT Next 3Y16.05%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y64.12%
FCF growth 3Y-3.42%
FCF growth 5Y7.41%
OCF growth 1Y30.48%
OCF growth 3Y0.87%
OCF growth 5Y8.49%
SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL / SCI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SCI.
Can you provide the valuation status for SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) stock?
SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) is expected to grow by 10.2% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) stock?
The dividend rating of SERVICE CORP INTERNATIONAL (SCI) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.57%.