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SCI:NYSEService Corporation International Analysis

Data as of 2026-04-30 - not real-time

$86.39

Latest Price

5/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Service Corporation International is trading in a bullish technical environment, with price comfortably above its 20‑day and 50‑day moving averages and momentum indicators such as the RSI and MACD signaling continued upside. Volume is rising, supporting the strength of the move, while the stock sits near the upper end of its 52‑week range, just below the recent high of $88.67.
Fundamentally, the company delivers solid profitability—high operating margins and a robust ROE—paired with a modest dividend yield and a comfortable payout ratio, indicating dividend sustainability. However, the discounted cash‑flow model suggests a fair value far below the current market price, pointing to a significant valuation gap. Recent earnings have met expectations with modest revenue growth, reinforcing the steady‑state nature of the business but offering limited upside catalysts in the near term.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish technical setup but price near resistance
  • Valuation gap between market price and DCF fair value
  • Increasing volume supporting short‑term momentum

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Strong operating margins and high ROE indicating durable earnings power
  • Sustainable dividend with a low payout ratio
  • Modest revenue growth and stable cash flow generation

Long Term

> 3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Consistent profitability and cash flow generation
  • Defensive consumer‑cyclical exposure in the death‑care sector
  • Long‑term dividend income potential despite current overvaluation

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth1.70%
Profit Margin12.59%
P/E Ratio22.7
ROE32.73%
ROA3.40%
Debt/Equity318.32
P/B Ratio7.4
Op. Cash Flow$942.8M
Free Cash Flow$410.3M

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI62.6
Support$80.25
Resistance$88.67
MA 20$83.87
MA 50$81.74
MA 200$80.47
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index87.84

Valuation

Fair Value$6.82
Target Price$98.33
Upside/Downside13.82%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield1.57%

Risk Assessment

Beta0.14
Volatility25.33%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.