Service Corp International (SCI)
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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Service Corp International (SCI) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5171 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
32.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$11.12B
large-cap · #1 of 13 peers
Summary
Service Corp International (SCI) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Service Corp International outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Service Corp International is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $11.12B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 13 Services-Personal Services issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 12.3% is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
For SCI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 32.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 4.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How SCI ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-06-30
Service Corp International (SCI) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Personal Services peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $11.12B | 1/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 21.19x | 3/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.23x | 2/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.70% | – |
| EPS | $3.84 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $11.25 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $31.98 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.65 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 35.0% | 1/6 |
| ROA | 2.8% | 4/9 |
| ROIC | 5.3% | 6/9 |
| Gross Margin | 26.0% | 8/11 |
| Operating Margin | 22.4% | 1/11 |
| Net Margin | 12.3% | 1/9 |
| EBT Margin | 16.5% | 1/12 |
| Tax Rate | 25.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53x | 8/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.49x | 5/6 |
| D/E Ratio | 11.50x | 2/8 |
| Financial Leverage | 12.50x | 2/7 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.6x | 4/14 |
| Working Capital | -$396M | 11/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.04B | 1/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $635M | 1/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$403M | 6/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 3.2% | 3/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 0.6% | 3/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 14.5% | 2/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 9.2% | 1/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.23x | 7/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 42.0x | 1/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 84.5x | 1/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.5x | 6/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 9 days | 6/6 |
| Days Inventory | 4 days | 6/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.37B | 1/9 |
| Operating Income | $977M | 1/13 |
| Net Income | $538M | 1/10 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.23B | 1/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SCI | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.38 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 35.9% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 137M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 0.5% | 2/5 |
| EPS Growth | 7.3% | 2/8 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $450M | 2.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $260M | 1.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $104M | 0.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $38M | 0.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $17.68B | 92.0% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Services-Personal Services
Service Corp International (SCI) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Service Corp International (Services-Personal Services): 14 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SCI Service Corp International | ▼ | $11.12B |
| HRB H&R Block Inc | ▶ | $6.00B |
| UNF Unifirst Corp | ▶ | $4.76B |
| YELP Yelp Inc | ▶ | $1.11B |
| CSV Carriage Services Inc | ▼ | $575M |
| EVI Evi Industries, Inc. | ▲ | $245M |
| RGS Regis Corp | ▼ | $73M |
| DLTI Dlt Resolution Inc. | ▲ | $36M |
| SNTL Sentinel Holdings Ltd. | ▼ | $26M |
| DLPN Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. | ▲ | $13M |
| VYND Vynleads, Inc. | ▼ | $8M |
| XWEL Xwell, Inc. | ▶ | $6M |
| DOGP Dogecoin Cash, Inc. | ▼ | $1M |
| RMSL Remsleep Holdings Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
Where SCI sits on the market map
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News
Service Corp International (SCI) stock news
Service Corp International's Dividend Analysis
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FAQ
Service Corp International (SCI) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Service Corp International (SCI) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Service Corp International outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Service Corp International stock predictions?
For SCI, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 32.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 4.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Service Corp International forecasts updated?
Service Corp International forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Service Corp International's industry peers?
14 issuers in our coverage, SCI included, share the SEC industry code Services-Personal Services. The largest are: H&R Block Inc (HRB), Unifirst Corp (UNF), Yelp Inc (YELP), Carriage Services Inc (CSV), Evi Industries, Inc. (EVI), Regis Corp (RGS).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.