Service Corp. International (NYSE: SCI) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 22.25x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for SCI is at 0.83. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 4 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 1 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for SCI is 140.02M, and currently, shorts hold a 5.36% of that float. The average trading volume for SCI on March 14, 2025 was 1.19M shares.
SCI) stock’s latest price update
Service Corp. International (NYSE: SCI) has experienced a rise in its stock price by 0.29 compared to its previous closing price of 78.38. However, the company has seen a fall of -1.59% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2025-03-04 that NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UPAY Inc. (“UPAY” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: UPYY) is pleased to announce the successful participation of its subsidiary, HUNTPAL, at the 2024 Safari Club International (SCI) Annual Convention and the Ultimate Sportsmen’s Market. This prestigious event, held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, brought together thousands of passionate hunters, outfitters, and industry leaders from around the world, celebrating SCI’s ongoing commitment to hunting advocacy and wildlife conservation.
SCI’s Market Performance
SCI’s stock has fallen by -1.59% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 1.63% and a quarterly drop of -9.01%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.54% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 2.56% for Service Corp. International. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -1.48% for SCI’s stock, with a 0.83% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of SCI
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SCI stocks, with UBS repeating the rating for SCI by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for SCI in the upcoming period, according to UBS is $72 based on the research report published on November 30, 2023 of the previous year 2023.
Truist, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SCI reach a price target of $72. The rating they have provided for SCI stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on October 07th, 2022.
SCI Trading at 0.02% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SCI to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -12.04% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.56%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.54%, as shares surge +3.45% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -2.66% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SCI fell by -1.59%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +10.38% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $79.79. In addition, Service Corp. International saw -1.52% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at SCI starting from RYAN THOMAS L, who sale 50,000 shares at the price of $84.56 back on Mar 10 ’25. After this action, RYAN THOMAS L now owns 982,333 shares of Service Corp. International, valued at $4,228,055 using the latest closing price.
THOMAS L RYAN, the Officer of Service Corp. International, proposed sale 50,000 shares at $84.56 during a trade that took place back on Mar 10 ’25, which means that THOMAS L RYAN is holding shares at $4,228,050 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for SCI
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.22 for the present operating margin
- 0.26 for the gross margin
The net margin for Service Corp. International stands at 0.12. The total capital return value is set at 0.06. Equity return is now at value 32.22, with 3.07 for asset returns.
Based on Service Corp. International (SCI), the company’s capital structure generated 0.75 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.19. The debt to equity ratio resting at 2.93. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 3.59.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.26 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 4.03. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 3.83. The receivables turnover for the company is 44.37for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.24. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.52.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Service Corp. International (SCI) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bullish, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
