Service InternationalSCI +4.27%84 Buyback Yield % is 4.53 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.42. GuruFocus rates SCI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 42 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Service International Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Service International Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SCI vs FTDR, HRB, ANDG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Service International Buyback Yield % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Service International (SCI) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.53 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.42. Over the past decade, Service International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.62 to 8.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #6 out of 42 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Service International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Service International's current Buyback Yield % of 4.53 is near median its 10-year median of 4.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 8.91. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #6 out of 42 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Service International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service International's Buyback Yield % compare to FTDR and HRB?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #6 out of 42 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Service International in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Service International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.62 to 8.91 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Personal Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Personal Services industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. Service International's current Buyback Yield % is 4.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service International (SCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.50, compared to a current price of $75.78 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.42. Service International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.53 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Service International (SCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.78 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.50.
GuruFocus considers Service International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCI:
Buyback Yield %: 4.53 (near median its 10-year median of 4.42)
GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $75.78 (9.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Service Corp International is a personal services company that provides funeral and cemetery services and products from its locations throughout the United States and Canada. The company segments its operations into funeral service and cemetery business functions. At its funeral service locations, it provides all professional services, facilities, vehicles, and merchandise related to funerals and cremations. Cemetery locations provide cemetery property, memorial markers, and graveyard services to customers. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its funeral services segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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