Service InternationalSCI +0.19%84 EBITDA Margin % is 29.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 29.85. GuruFocus rates SCI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks better than 92.78% on this metric.
Service International (NYSE:SCI) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Service International EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Service International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service International's EBITDA Margin % 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 HRB, FTDR, ANDG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 29.93% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.85. Over the past decade, Service International's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 24.20 to 35.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #7 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Service International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Service International's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.93% is near median its 10-year median of 29.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.20 to a high of 35.57. The Personal Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41. Service International's value of 29.93% is 123.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #7 out of 97 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service International's EBITDA Margin % compare to HRB and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #7 out of 97 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Service International in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41. Service International's value of 29.93% is 123.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Service International's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 24.20 to 35.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.85 vs. the industry median of 13.41, Service International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Personal Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Personal Services companies is 13.41, based on 97 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current EBITDA Margin % of 29.93% is 123.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current EBITDA Margin % is 29.93%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.85. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.50, compared to a current price of $74.04 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 29.93%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.85 and 123.2% above the Personal Services industry median of 13.41. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current EBITDA Margin % is 29.93% as of Mar. 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 $74.04 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.50.
GuruFocus considers Service International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCI:
EBITDA Margin %: 29.93% (near median its 10-year median of 29.85)
GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $74.04 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.2% above the Personal Services median (#7 of 97)
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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