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Service InternationalSCI +2.45%84 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 12.19. GuruFocus rates SCI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks worse than 69.33% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Service International's enterprise value is $15,928 Mil.
Service International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,318 Mil. Therefore, Service International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SCI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.1 Med: 12.19 Max: 14.71
Current: 12.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Service International was 14.71. The lowest was 9.10. And the median was 12.19.
SCI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.33% of 75
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 8.38
vs SCI: 12.08
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Service International (NYSE:SCI) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Service International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Service International's share price for today is $79.89.
Service International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.790.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
Service International EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service International's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Service International's current Enterprise Value is $15,928 Mil.
Service International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,318 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 12.08 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Service International. This is near median its historical median of 12.19. Over the past decade, Service International's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.10 to 14.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #52 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Service International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Service International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.08 is near median its 10-year median of 12.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.10 to a high of 14.71. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. Service International's value of 12.08 is 44.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #52 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to FTDR and HRB?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #52 out of 75 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Service International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38. Service International's value of 12.08 is 44.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Service International's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.10 to 14.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.19 vs. the industry median of 8.38, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 8.38, based on 75 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.08 is 44.2% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Service International. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.19. 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 $83.70, compared to a current price of $79.89 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.19 and 44.2% above the Personal Services industry median of 8.38. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.08 as of Jul. 16, 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 $79.89 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.70.
GuruFocus considers Service International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.08 (near median its 10-year median of 12.19)
GF Value™: $83.70 vs. price of $79.89 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% above the Personal Services median (#52 of 75)
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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