Service (SCI) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Service (SCI): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | SCI |
|---|---|
| Name | Service Corporation International |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Services |
| GICS Industry | Diversified Consumer Services |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Specialized Consumer Services |
| Market Capitalization | 10.02 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -6.96% | 2.96% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 10.56% | 9.94% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 3.84% | 1.66% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 25.94% | 42.89% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.77 | 1.05 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -27.14% | -59.81% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.43 | -0.04 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.58 | -0.08 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Service (SCI) posts ROE of 35.74%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
35.74%
Group distribution
- Max
- 76.75%
- SCI
- 35.74%
- Q3
- 34.07%
- Median
- 15.90%
- Q1
- 3.23%
- Min
- -40.61%
Largest peers
- RCL
- 41.29%
- ABNB
- 35.79%
- SCI
- 35.74%
- MCD
- --
- SBUX
- --
- BKNG
- --
- MAR
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Service (SCI) keeps 12.70% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
12.70%
Group distribution
- Max
- 25.52%
- Q3
- 12.95%
- SCI
- 12.70%
- Median
- 6.63%
- Q1
- 1.46%
- Min
- -14.36%
Largest peers
- MAR
- 35.00%
- MCD
- 32.38%
- BKNG
- 25.52%
- RCL
- 23.79%
- ABNB
- 23.02%
- SCI
- 12.70%
- SBUX
- 6.67%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Service (SCI) turns 21.83% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
21.83%
Group distribution
- Max
- 49.05%
- Q3
- 24.35%
- SCI
- 21.83%
- Median
- 14.23%
- Q1
- 5.67%
- Min
- -16.47%
Largest peers
- MAR
- 66.18%
- MCD
- 48.29%
- ABNB
- 41.51%
- BKNG
- 38.69%
- RCL
- 33.61%
- SCI
- 21.83%
- SBUX
- 12.76%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 35.74% | 15.90% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.32% | 5.29% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 12.70% | 6.63% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 21.83% | 14.23% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 25.89% | 44.51% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Service (SCI) grew revenue 2.93%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.
EPS Growth
Service (SCI) grew earnings per share 7.65%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.93% | 6.55% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 1.60% | 10.51% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 7.65% | 10.50% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 2.49% | 14.33% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Service (SCI) has current ratio of 0.40, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
0.40
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.41
- Q3
- 1.85
- Median
- 1.06
- Q1
- 0.72
- SCI
- 0.40
- Min
- 0.22
Largest peers
- ABNB
- 1.73
- BKNG
- 1.12
- SBUX
- 0.76
- MAR
- 0.53
- SCI
- 0.40
- RCL
- 0.22
- MCD
- --
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Service (SCI) has debt-to-equity ratio of 3.28, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
3.28
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.12
- SCI
- 3.28
- Q3
- 2.93
- Median
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.37
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- SCI
- 3.28
- RCL
- 1.94
- ABNB
- 0.27
- MCD
- --
- SBUX
- --
- BKNG
- --
- MAR
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.40 | 1.06 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 3.28 | 1.29 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.73 | 3.12 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Service (SCI) has dividend yield of 1.86%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
1.86%
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.10%
- SCI
- 1.86%
- Q3
- 1.82%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MCD
- 2.68%
- SBUX
- 2.35%
- SCI
- 1.86%
- RCL
- 1.70%
- BKNG
- 0.98%
- MAR
- 0.67%
- ABNB
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Service (SCI) has payout ratio of 34.83%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
34.83%
Group distribution
- Max
- 89.80%
- Q3
- 36.83%
- SCI
- 34.83%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- SBUX
- 142.77%
- MCD
- 58.86%
- SCI
- 34.83%
- RCL
- 32.54%
- MAR
- 27.92%
- BKNG
- 17.84%
- ABNB
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.86% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 34.83% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Service (SCI) trades at P/E ratio of 18.34, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
18.34
Group distribution
- Max
- 71.70
- Q3
- 37.12
- Median
- 21.88
- SCI
- 18.34
- Q1
- 13.00
- Min
- 5.72
Largest peers
- SBUX
- 47.70
- MAR
- 41.52
- ABNB
- 35.65
- MCD
- 21.88
- RCL
- 19.36
- SCI
- 18.34
- BKNG
- 17.43
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Service (SCI) trades at 2.27 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
2.27
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.40
- Q3
- 3.01
- SCI
- 2.27
- Median
- 1.54
- Q1
- 0.74
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- MAR
- 14.15
- ABNB
- 8.14
- MCD
- 7.02
- RCL
- 4.57
- BKNG
- 4.25
- SBUX
- 3.17
- SCI
- 2.27
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Service (SCI) trades at 6.37 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
SCI
Consumer Services industry group
6.37
Group distribution
- Max
- 12.02
- SCI
- 6.37
- Q3
- 5.58
- Median
- 2.37
- Q1
- 1.09
- Min
- -4.51
Largest peers
- ABNB
- 12.02
- RCL
- 7.47
- SCI
- 6.37
- BKNG
- -11.52
- SBUX
- -15.67
- MAR
- -21.17
- MCD
- -191.23
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: SCI | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.34 | 21.88 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 2.27 | 1.54 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 6.37 | 2.37 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 3.57% | 4.54% |