Service Corporation International (SCI)

Return on assets (ROA)

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 518,648 537,317 565,338 802,939 515,907
Total assets US$ in thousands 17,379,400 16,355,400 15,066,000 15,691,200 14,515,400
ROA 2.98% 3.29% 3.75% 5.12% 3.55%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $518,648K ÷ $17,379,400K
= 2.98%

Service Corporation International's return on assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from 2.98% to 5.12%.

In December 2021, the ROA reached its highest point at 5.12%, indicating that the company generated $5.12 in earnings for every $100 of assets. This suggests that the company efficiently utilized its assets to generate profits.

However, by December 2024, the ROA decreased to 2.98%, indicating a decline in asset efficiency and profitability. This reduction may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate returns on its assets effectively.

Overall, Service Corporation International's ROA performance highlights the importance of monitoring asset utilization and profitability to assess the company's operational efficiency and financial health over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Service Corporation International
SCI
2.98%
H&R Block Inc
HRB
18.49%
Unifirst Corporation
UNF
5.40%
Yelp Inc
YELP
9.77%