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Service InternationalSCI +0.58%85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates SCI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 69 Personal Services companies, Service International ranks better than 89.86% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Service International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Service International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCI'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.1 Med: 1.5 Max: 6.7
Current: 3.2
During the past 13 years, Service International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.70%. The lowest was -15.10%. And the median was 1.50%.
SCI's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.86% of 69
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: -0.6
vs SCI: 3.20
Service International (NYSE:SCI) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Service International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SCI vs HRB, FTDR, ANDG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Service International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Service International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Service International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Service International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.20 mean?
Service International (SCI) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Service International and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #7 out of 69 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Service International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Service International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.20 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Based on the distribution chart, Service International ranks #7 out of 69 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 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to HRB and FTDR?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Service International ranks #7 out of 69 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Service International in the top 10% 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Personal Services company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Personal Services industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Service International and its competitors. Service International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 1.50. 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 $83.83, compared to a current price of $86.18 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Service International's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Service International (SCI), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.20 as of Jun. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.18 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.83.
GuruFocus considers Service International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCI:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.20 (113% above median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: $83.83 vs. price of $86.18 (2.8% above fair value)
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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