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Service Corporation International (SCI)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: SCI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Year Target Price $88.72
Year Target Price $88.72
4 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Under performing |
0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.23% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 11.62B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.56 | 1Y Target Price 88.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.56 | 1Y Target Price 88.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.94 | 52 Weeks Range 67.79 - 88.34 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 67.79 - 88.34 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.57% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.62 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.58% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.97% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) 32.72% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.56 | Forward PE 21.51 | Enterprise Value 16222346953 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.76 |
Enterprise Value 16222346953 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.85 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.62 | Shares Outstanding 142358000 | Shares Floating 138383844 |
Shares Outstanding 142358000 | Shares Floating 138383844 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.01 | Percent Institutions 92.03 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.67 | Target Price 88.72 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 4 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 4 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
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 concept of providing comprehensive funeral and cemetery services under one roof and has grown to become the largest provider in North America.
Core Business Areas
- Funeral Services: Provides funeral arrangements, cremation services, memorialization options, and merchandise like caskets and urns.
- Cemetery Services: Offers interment rights, burial options, memorial products (markers, monuments), and grounds maintenance.
Leadership and Structure
SCI is led by a board of directors and executive management team. Tom Ryan serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company operates through regional divisions overseeing funeral homes and cemeteries.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Funeral Arrangements: Comprehensive funeral planning, memorial services, and grief support. SCI has a significant market share in the funeral industry. Competitors include StoneMor, Carriage Services, and Park Lawn Corporation.
- Cemetery Interment Rights and Merchandise: Sale of burial plots, mausoleum niches, and memorial products. They compete with local cemeteries and other national chains like StoneMor.
- Cremation Services: Direct cremation and memorial cremations, including urns and scattering services. The cremation rate is on the rise; their competitors include the providers mentioned in the funeral arrangement services.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The death care industry is relatively stable and recession-resistant, driven by demographics (aging population) and cultural practices. It is characterized by predictable demand and fragmented competition.
Positioning
SCI is the dominant player in the North American death care industry, owing to its scale, brand recognition, and extensive network. It has a competitive advantage due to its ability to offer a comprehensive range of services and economies of scale.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global death care market is estimated to be worth over $100 billion. SCI captures a significant portion of this market in North America, but still has room to grow through acquisitions, market share gains, and expansion into new services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest provider in North America
- Strong brand recognition
- Extensive network of funeral homes and cemeteries
- Diversified service offerings
- Economies of scale
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Negative public perception associated with the industry
- Geographic concentration in North America
- Potential for regulatory scrutiny
Opportunities
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new service offerings (e.g., pre-need arrangements)
- Increasing cremation rates
- Digitalization of services
Threats
- Changing consumer preferences (e.g., direct cremation)
- Increased competition from smaller players
- Rising operating costs
- Economic downturns
- Negative publicity
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- STON
- CSV
- PKL
Competitive Landscape
SCI's size and scale give it a significant advantage over competitors. However, smaller players can be more nimble and cater to niche markets. The industry remains relatively fragmented.
Major Acquisitions
NorthStar Memorial Group
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1400
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded SCI's market presence and added a significant number of funeral homes and cemeteries.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: SCI has grown through acquisitions and organic growth. They focus on market share gains, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for SCI, driven by demographic trends and strategic initiatives. Specific growth rates need to be gathered from analyst reports.
Recent Initiatives: SCI has been focusing on streamlining operations, expanding its pre-need sales program, and investing in technology to improve customer experience.
Summary
Service Corporation International is a dominant player in the death care industry, benefiting from its scale and brand. While it faces challenges from debt and changing consumer preferences, its strong market position and growth initiatives provide a solid foundation. SCI needs to be mindful of operating costs and consumer trends while executing its acquisition strategy.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Company Investor Relations
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available reports. Future performance is not guaranteed.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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