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
€18B
26.40
€3.54
0.56
€3.40
3.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
€18B
Beta
0.56
52-week high
€104.65
52-week low
€75.80
Average daily volume
138K
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)
1,325.09
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)
€75,280
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.54%
Return on equity (TTM)
94.41%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
26.403
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.405
Price to book
26.03
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-11.4
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.144
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.19%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.787
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.63%
Forward dividend yield
3.63%
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 posted 5.3% organic sales growth in H1 2025, with its adjusted operating income margin improving by 80 basis points to 14.9% across all divisions, driven by strong demand and cost efficiency measures (SGS press release)
Free cash flow excluding the Geneva headquarters disposal grew 34% to CHF 208 million in H1 2025, showcasing strong cash generation and supporting ongoing strategic investment (SGS press release)
SGS has agreed to acquire Applied Technical Services for USD 1.325 billion, expecting USD 460 million in revenue and USD 95 million in EBITDA from ATS by 2026, which will boost SGS's North America sales above USD 1.5 billion and drive regional expansion (Bloomberg Law)
Foreign exchange headwinds cost CHF 135 million in H1 2025, reducing reported sales by 4.1% and pressuring margins amid currency volatility (Investing.com)
The Natural Resources segment delivered only 2.9% organic growth in H1 2025, much lower than Health & Nutrition (8.9%) and Connectivity & Products (6.5%), revealing uneven performance across business lines (Investing.com)
Funding the ATS acquisition with both cash and debt is projected to increase SGS's leverage to around 2.0x, potentially limiting financial flexibility if expected synergies are not realized (SGS press release)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for SGS SA stock?
SGS SA (SGSN) has a market cap of €18B as of October 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for SGS SA stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for SGS SA (SGSN) stock is 26.4 as of October 15, 2025.
Does SGS SA stock pay dividends?
Yes, the SGS SA (SGSN) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 15, 2025, the dividend rate is €3.39612 and the yield is 3.63%. 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.