SCI (Service International) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


SCI Service Corp International SCI
84 GF Score
Price $74.04
GF Value $83.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Service International Dividend Payout Ratio?

Service International SCI +0.19% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.34. 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 38 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks better than 57.89% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SCI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Service International was 0.40. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.34.

SCI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
57.89% of 38 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 0.405 vs SCI: 0.34

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Service International is 1.84%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Service International was 2.10%. The lowest was 1.23%. And the median was 1.56%.

Service International's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.34.

During the past 12 months, Service International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Service International was 68.80% per year. The lowest was 2.30% per year. And the median was 12.30% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Service International (NYSE:SCI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Service International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Service International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Service International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.19 0.27 0.32 0.34 0.34

Service International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.36 0.37 0.30 0.35

SCI vs HRB, FTDR, ANDG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Personal Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Service International Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.3/ 3.85
=0.34

Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.34/ 0.97
=0.35

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 mean?
Service International (SCI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #16 out of 38 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Service International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Service International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.40. The Personal Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Service International's value of 0.35 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #16 out of 38 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HRB and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #16 out of 38 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Service International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Service International's value of 0.35 is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Service International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Personal Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Personal Services companies is 0.41, based on 38 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.35 is 13.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 13.6% below the Personal Services industry median of 0.41. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.35 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $83.50 vs. price of $74.04 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.6% below the Personal Services median (#16 of 38)

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.
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