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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SCI'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07 Med: 1.42 Max: 1.9
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Service International was 1.90. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.42.
SCI's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 66.15% of 65
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 1.09
vs SCI: 1.52
Service International (NYSE:SCI) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Service International's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
81.43
/
53.712144975789
=
1.52
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Service International Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
Service International Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
SCI vs HRB, ANDG, FTDR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Service International Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $53.71 mean?
Service International (SCI) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $53.71 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #43 out of 65 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Service International's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Service International's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $53.71. The Personal Services industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.09. Service International's value of $53.71 is 4827.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #43 out of 65 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to HRB and ANDG?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #43 out of 65 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Service International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.09. Service International's value of $53.71 is 4827.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Personal Services company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Personal Services companies is 1.09, based on 65 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $53.71 is 4827.5% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $53.71. 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 $85.19, compared to a current price of $81.43 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $53.71 and 4827.5% above the Personal Services industry median of 1.09. Service International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $53.71 as of Sep. 01, 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 $81.43 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.19.
GuruFocus considers Service International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCI:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $53.71
GF Value™: $85.19 vs. price of $81.43 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4827.5% above the Personal Services median (#43 of 65)
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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