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SGS SA

SGS SA

95.36 CHF+0.44 (+0.46%)
XSWX:SGSNMarket Closed
ListedCHF18.9BIndustrialsConsulting Services83,000 employees

Company Profile

Legal NameSGS SA
CEOMs. Geraldine J. M. Picaud
HeadquartersZugerstrasse 57
Phone41 22 739 91 11
Employees (FTE)83,000
SectorIndustrials
IndustryConsulting Services

Business Description

SGS SA is a Swiss multinational company and the global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services. Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it supports international trade by verifying the quantity, quality, and compliance of goods in sectors like agriculture, minerals, petroleum, consumer products, oil and gas, mining, automotive, food, and life sciences. SGS SA operates through five key divisions: connectivity and products, health and nutrition, industries and environment, natural resources, and knowledge, leading in three of these areas. With approximately 99,500 employees across 2,650 offices and laboratories worldwide, the company ensures products, processes, systems, and services meet health, safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards for governments, businesses, and institutions. Recognized for integrity and innovation, SGS SA plays a critical role in fostering trust, facilitating safer global commerce, and advancing environmental and quality benchmarks in diverse industries from manufacturing to transportation.

Profitability & Growth

Profitability

Profit Margin+9.62%
Operating Margin+14.99%
Return on Equity (TTM)+76.60%
Return on Assets (TTM)+8.41%

Recent Year-End

Revenue6.94B
Revenue / Share36.17
Gross Profit3.08B
EBITDA1.46B
Diluted EPS3.46
Earnings Growth YoY+12.70%
Revenue Growth YoY+1.90%

Balance Sheet Snapshot

Total Cash (MRQ)

2.33B

Total Debt (MRQ)

4.90B

Current Ratio (MRQ)

1.44

Book Value / Share

4.67

Stock Statistics

Shares Outstanding193.1M
Float Shares165.3M
Avg Volume (10d)273.8K
Avg Volume (90d)330.7K
% Held by Insiders+14.26%
% Held by Institutions+45.72%

Valuation

Market Cap18.86B
Enterprise Value20.90B
Trailing P/E27.36
Forward P/E21.50
PEG Ratio21.50
Price / Sales (TTM)2.70
Price / Book (MRQ)20.30
EV / Revenue3.01
EV / EBITDA16.77

Price Summary

52-Week Low79.90
52-Week High97.48
50-Day MA89.92
200-Day MA90.06
Beta0.58

Dividends

Forward Div Rate12.80
Forward Div Yield+13.43%
Trailing Div Rate3.20
5Y Avg Div Yield+360.00%
Payout Ratio+92.49%
Dividend Date2025-04-24
Ex-Dividend Date2026-04-02