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Service International (SCI)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $76.37 | Market Cap: $10.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Specialized Consumer Services

Service International (SCI)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $76.37
Market Cap: $10.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Specialized Consumer Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 23%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -21%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -59%
 
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Demographic Shifts. Themes include Aging Population, and Evolving End-of-Life Preferences.
  
0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 23%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Demographic Shifts. Themes include Aging Population, and Evolving End-of-Life Preferences.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -21%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -59%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SCI Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Service Corporation International (SCI) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, with adjusted earnings per share growth of 14% in Q4 2024. Revenue increased by 4% over the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by growth in both funeral and cemetery segments. The company's 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance is projected to be between $3.70 and $4.00, indicating an expected growth within their long-term framework of 8%-12%. Additionally, SCI made significant investments in 2024, acquiring 26 funeral homes and 6 cemeteries. Analysts generally have a "Strong Buy" rating for SCI stock, with an average price target forecasting a notable increase in the stock price over the next year. Given that the provided search results indicate positive financial performance and a generally optimistic outlook for Service Corporation International around late 2024 and early 2025, there is no information in the provided snippets that would explain a -2.9% stock movement for the period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025. The available information suggests growth and positive projections for SCI. Therefore, I am unable to provide key points explaining a -2.9% decline in the stock for the specified future period based on the current search results.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SCI Return9%47%-1%1%18%-1%86%
Peers Return9%42%-22%30%-7%-20%17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SCI Win Rate58%67%42%58%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate32%57%35%45%30%34% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SCI Max Drawdown-24%-6%-19%-22%-5%-7% 
Peers Max Drawdown-30%-4%-31%-3%-23%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: MGEE, YELP, DFIN, EWCZ, MEDG. See SCI Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventSCIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-28.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven126 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-34.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven52.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven298 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-19.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven24.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven191 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-81.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven428.1%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1371 days1480 days

Compare to MGEE, YELP, DFIN, EWCZ, MEDG


In The Past

Service International's stock fell -28.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 8/1/2022. A -28.6% loss requires a 40.2% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

Select past ideas related to SCI. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.

Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%

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Peer Comparisons for Service International

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Financials

SCIMGEEYELPDFINEWCZMEDGMedian
NameService .MGE Ener.Yelp Donnelle.European.MEDI  
Mkt Price76.6479.9730.1349.104.02-49.10
Mkt Cap10.82.91.91.30.2-1.9
Rev LTM4,2917261,467751213-751
Op Inc LTM98716618914347-166
FCF LTM574-3231110158-101
FCF 3Y Avg513-12719555-95
CFO LTM99429735916259-297
CFO 3Y Avg90525130815856-251

Growth & Margins

SCIMGEEYELPDFINEWCZMEDGMedian
NameService .MGE Ener.Yelp Donnelle.European.MEDI  
Rev Chg LTM3.4%8.3%5.3%-6.4%-5.0%-3.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.3%2.0%8.3%-5.6%3.5%-2.0%
Rev Chg Q4.4%4.3%4.4%-2.3%-6.6%-4.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.0%1.0%1.1%-0.6%-1.8%-1.0%
Op Mgn LTM23.0%22.9%12.9%19.0%22.1%-22.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg22.0%21.7%9.5%17.7%21.5%-21.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%0.2%0.3%1.4%0.3%-0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM23.2%40.9%24.4%21.5%27.9%-24.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg21.7%35.7%22.1%20.2%25.5%-22.1%
FCF/Rev LTM13.4%-4.4%21.2%13.5%27.1%-13.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg12.3%-0.0%19.4%12.2%25.1%-12.3%

Valuation

SCIMGEEYELPDFINEWCZMEDGMedian
NameService .MGE Ener.Yelp Donnelle.European.MEDI  
Mkt Cap10.82.91.91.30.2-1.9
P/S2.74.21.31.91.1-1.9
P/EBIT12.016.410.426.25.8-12.0
P/E21.822.913.143.427.3-22.9
P/CFO11.710.45.58.74.1-8.7
Total Yield4.6%6.5%7.6%2.3%3.7%-4.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%-0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.8%-0.0%11.8%5.8%13.7%-5.8%
D/E0.40.30.00.11.6-0.3
Net D/E0.40.3-0.20.11.3-0.3

Returns

SCIMGEEYELPDFINEWCZMEDGMedian
NameService .MGE Ener.Yelp Donnelle.European.MEDI  
1M Rtn-5.9%-3.0%-8.9%5.8%5.8%--3.0%
3M Rtn-1.4%-4.8%-4.4%-11.3%-6.3%--4.8%
6M Rtn-1.0%-8.9%-19.5%-11.2%-29.5%--11.2%
12M Rtn-11.5%-21.5%-21.4%-17.5%-34.1%--21.4%
3Y Rtn13.3%20.7%-0.3%29.8%-72.4%-13.3%
1M Excs Rtn-5.8%-3.0%-8.8%5.9%5.8%--3.0%
3M Excs Rtn-7.5%-11.0%-10.3%-18.2%-10.8%--10.8%
6M Excs Rtn-15.8%-23.6%-34.3%-25.9%-44.2%--25.9%
12M Excs Rtn-25.7%-35.2%-34.7%-32.1%-46.7%--34.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-58.7%-51.7%-69.7%-38.9%-144.2%--58.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Funeral2,3032,3322,3432,0521,924
Cemetery1,7971,7771,8001,4591,307
Total4,1004,1094,1433,5123,231


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Cemetery9,1688,4058,7898,0427,484
Funeral6,5746,2366,3816,0315,821
Corporate613425521442372
Total16,35515,06615,69114,51513,677


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3,379,271
Short Interest: % Change Since 10312025-10.5%
Average Daily Volume886,591
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.81
Basic Shares Quantity140,318,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025731202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025501202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024213202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241031202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023213202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231102202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023802202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022215202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021215202210-K 12/31/2021