Service InternationalSCI +2.36%82 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates SCI with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 98 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks better than 53.06% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Service International's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $543 Mil. Service International's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16,207 Mil. Therefore, Service International's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SCI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 4.15 Max: 6.3
Current: 3.36
During the past 13 years, Service International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.30%. The lowest was 1.83%. And the median was 4.15%.
SCI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 53.06% of 98
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.86
vs SCI: 3.36
Service International (NYSE:SCI) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Service International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Service International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SCI vs FTDR, HRB, ANDG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.35% mean?
Service International (SCI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.35% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.15. Over the past decade, Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.83 to 6.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #46 out of 98 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Service International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.35% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 6.30. The Personal Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.86. Service International's value of 3.35% is 17.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #46 out of 98 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Service International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FTDR and HRB?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #46 out of 98 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Service International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.86. Service International's value of 3.35% is 17.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Service International's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 1.83 to 6.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 2.86, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Personal Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Personal Services companies is 2.86, based on 98 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Service International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.35% is 17.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Service International and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Service International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.15. 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 $83.59, compared to a current price of $78.56 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 17.1% above the Personal Services industry median of 2.86. Service International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.35% 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 $78.56 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.59.
GuruFocus considers Service International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCI:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.35% (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.15)
GF Value™: $83.59 vs. price of $78.56 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.1% above the Personal Services median (#46 of 98)
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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