SGS SA/€SGSN
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About SGS SA
SGS SA is a multinational company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, operating in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include verifying the quantity and quality of traded goods, testing product quality and performance against various health, safety, and regulatory standards, and certifying products, systems, and services. Founded in 1878, SGS has established a substantial global presence with a network of offices and laboratories across the world, serving various industries such as agriculture, minerals, petroleum, environmental health, and consumer products. Its strategic positioning is strengthened by its extensive expertise and robust infrastructure, enabling it to provide integrated and efficient services to its diverse clientele.
Ticker
€SGSN
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
XGAT
Employees
95,244
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Website
SGS SA Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€17B
25.62
€3.52
0.56
€3.40
3.77%
Price and volume
Market cap
€17B
Beta
0.56
52-week high
€104.65
52-week low
€75.80
Average daily volume
203K
Dividend rate
€3.40
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.133
Quick ratio
1.115
Long term debt to equity
434.051
Total debt to equity
610.498
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
35.35%
Interest coverage (TTM)
14.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,318.043
Gross margin (TTM)
43.95%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.13%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.98%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.28%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€74,880
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.54%
Return on equity (TTM)
94.41%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.618
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.333
Price to book
25.43
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-11.13
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.664
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.38%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.756
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.77%
Forward dividend yield
3.77%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
3.12%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
11.54%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.57%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.67%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.00%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.72%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.64%
Bulls say / Bears say
SGS SA reported 2024 sales up 2.6% to CHF 6.79 billion and adjusted operating income up 7.1%, both exceeding consensus; the company expects 5–7% sales growth in 2025 excluding currency impacts.
The company completed three acquisitions early in 2025 (in addition to 11 in 2024), in line with its strategy to drive 1–2% sales growth from M&A and broaden its service portfolio.
As the world’s largest provider of testing, inspection, and certification, SGS SA is well-positioned to benefit from increasing global demand for sustainability and quality assurance services across multiple industries.
Termination of planned $30 billion merger talks with Bureau Veritas highlights significant execution risks and lost cost synergy opportunities for SGS SA.
Protective measures introduced by the Swiss stock exchange in 2019 may continue to hinder cross-border M&A, restricting SGS SA’s ability to pursue strategic deals in the EU unless regulations change.
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert’s sale of a 4.5% stake in SGS SA at a 5.8% discount may indicate undervaluation concerns and shareholder pressure on the stock.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for SGS SA stock?
SGS SA (SGSN) has a market cap of €17B as of September 16, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for SGS SA stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SGS SA (SGSN) stock is 25.62 as of September 16, 2025.
Does SGS SA stock pay dividends?
Yes, the SGS SA (SGSN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 16, 2025, the dividend rate is €3.39612 and the yield is 3.77%. SGS SA has a payout ratio of 35.35% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next SGS SA dividend payment date?
The next SGS SA (SGSN) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for SGS SA?
SGS SA (SGSN) has a beta rating of 0.56. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.