Service InternationalSCI +0.19%84 Gross Margin % is 26.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 26.26. 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 94 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks worse than 69.15% on this metric.
SCI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.15% of 94
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 41.795
vs SCI: 26.21
Service International had a gross margin of 26.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Service International was -2.60% per year.
Service International (NYSE:SCI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Service International had a gross margin of 26.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Service International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Service International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service International's Gross 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.
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Service International (SCI) has a Gross Margin % of 26.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.26. Over the past decade, Service International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 31.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #65 out of 94 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Service International's Gross Margin % too high?
Service International's current Gross Margin % of 26.13% is near median its 10-year median of 26.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.33 to a high of 31.93. The Personal Services industry median Gross Margin % is 41.80. Service International's value of 26.13% is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #65 out of 94 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service International's Gross Margin % compare to HRB and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #65 out of 94 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Service International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.80. Service International's value of 26.13% is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Service International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 31.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.26 vs. the industry median of 41.80, Service International has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for a Personal Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Personal Services companies is 41.80, based on 94 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current Gross Margin % of 26.13% is 37.5% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current Gross Margin % is 26.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.26. 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 Gross Margin % is 26.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.26 and 37.5% below the Personal Services industry median of 41.80. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Gross Margin % is 26.13% 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:
Gross Margin %: 26.13% (near median its 10-year median of 26.26)
GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $74.04 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Personal Services median (#65 of 94)
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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