SCI (Service International) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


SCI Service Corp International SCI
84 GF Score
Price $75.55
GF Value $83.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Service International Moat Score?

Service International SCI +3.95% 84 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 98.97% on this metric.

Service International has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Service International has Narrow Moat: SCI benefits from strong brand strength and customer loyalty in the funeral services industry. It has a significant market share and economies of scale, providing cost advantages. However, the industry lacks high switching costs and network effects, limiting a wider moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Service International might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Service International  (NYSE:SCI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Service International Moat Score Related Terms

SCI vs HRB, FTDR, ANDG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Service International (SCI) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #1 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Service International's Moat Score too high?
Service International's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #1 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 Moat Score compare to HRB and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #1 out of 97 companies for Moat Score. This places Service International in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Personal Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Personal Services industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Service International's current Moat Score is 6. 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 $75.55 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 26, 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 $75.55 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.50. GuruFocus considers Service International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCI:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $75.55 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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 International Business Description

Other Exchanges SVC:Germany
Address 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, USA, 77019
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.
84GF Score

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