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Service Corporation International (SCI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: SCI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $93.2
1 Year Target Price $93.2
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -13.19% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 11.41B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.11 | 1Y Target Price 93.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.11 | 1Y Target Price 93.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.9 | 52 Weeks Range 71.18 - 87.99 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 71.18 - 87.99 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.53% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.68 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 12.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 20.83% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.41% | Return on Equity (TTM) 34.52% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.11 | Forward PE 19.76 | Enterprise Value 16447799697 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.69 |
Enterprise Value 16447799697 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.7 | Shares Outstanding 140240018 | Shares Floating 136718591 |
Shares Outstanding 140240018 | Shares Floating 136718591 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.98 | Percent Institutions 91.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Service Corporation International
Company Overview
History and Background
Service Corporation International (SCI) was founded in 1962 by Robert L. Waltrip. It pioneered the consolidation of the fragmented funeral home industry. Over the years, SCI has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become the largest provider of funeral and cemetery services in North America.
Core Business Areas
- Funeral Services: Provides funeral arrangements, cremation services, memorialization, and related products.
- Cemetery Services: Offers cemetery interment rights, memorial products, and grounds maintenance services.
Leadership and Structure
SCI is led by a Chief Executive Officer (currently Thomas L. Ryan) and a senior management team. The organizational structure is divisional, with separate teams managing funeral and cemetery operations. SCI operates under a board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Funeral Arrangements: Includes funeral planning, embalming, cremation options, memorial services, and merchandise (caskets, urns). Market share information varies regionally but SCI is a leading provider. Competitors include StoneMor Partners, Park Lawn Corporation, and Carriage Services.
- Cemetery Interment Rights: Sale of burial plots, crypts, and niches. Market share varies regionally, but SCI is a significant player. Competitors include StoneMor Partners, Park Lawn Corporation, and Carriage Services.
- Cremation Services: Direct cremation, memorial cremation and ash scattering. SCI is a leading provider of cremation services. Competitors include StoneMor Partners, Park Lawn Corporation, and Carriage Services.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The funeral and cemetery industry is relatively stable, driven by mortality rates. Key trends include increasing cremation rates, growing pre-need sales, and technological advancements in memorialization.
Positioning
SCI is the largest player in the industry, benefiting from its scale, brand recognition, and extensive network of locations. Its competitive advantages include economies of scale and a diversified service offering.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for funeral and cemetery services in North America is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. SCI is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its established brand and market dominance.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest provider in North America
- Extensive network of locations
- Strong brand recognition
- Diversified service offering
- Economies of scale
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to interest rate fluctuations
- Potential for negative publicity related to service issues
- Sensitivity to economic downturns impacting discretionary spending
Opportunities
- Growing pre-need sales
- Increasing cremation rates
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
- Expansion into new markets
- Technological advancements in memorialization
Threats
- Increasing competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
- Rising interest rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- STON
- PLC
- CSV
Competitive Landscape
SCI has a competitive advantage due to its size and scale. However, competitors are focused on innovation and customer service.
Major Acquisitions
Stewart Enterprises
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1400
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded SCI's market presence and added complementary assets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: SCI has historically grown through acquisitions and organic growth.
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on pre-need sales, expanding cremation services, and leveraging technology.
Summary
Service Corporation International is the dominant player in a stable industry. Its extensive network and economies of scale provide a significant advantage. However, high debt and changing consumer preferences pose challenges. Growth will depend on managing debt and capitalizing on emerging trends.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Market analysis
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Service Corporation International
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-07-23 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Thomas Luke Ryan CPA | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Personal Services | Full time employees 25000 | Website https://www.sci-corp.com |
Full time employees 25000 | Website https://www.sci-corp.com | ||
Service Corporation International provides deathcare products and services in the United States and Canada. Its funeral service and cemetery operations comprise funeral service locations, cemeteries, funeral service/cemetery combination locations, crematoria, and other businesses. The company also provides professional services related to funerals and cremations, including the use of funeral home facilities and motor vehicles; arranging and directing services; and removal, preparation, embalming, cremation, memorialization, and travel protection, as well as catering services. In addition, it offers funeral merchandise, including burial caskets and related accessories, urns and other cremation receptacles, outer burial containers, flowers, online and video tributes, stationery products, casket and cremation memorialization products, and other ancillary merchandise. Further, the company's cemeteries provide cemetery property interment rights, such as developed lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, niches, and other cremation memorialization and interment options. It offers its products and services under the Dignity Memorial, Dignity Planning, National Cremation Society, Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services, Funeraria del Angel, Making Everlasting Memories, Neptune Society, and Trident Society brand names. The company was incorporated in 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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