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SGS SA/Fr. SGSN

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About SGS SA

SGS SA is a global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The company operates across various industries, providing services that ensure products, processes, systems, or services meet international standards and regulations. SGS's core business areas include agriculture, food, life sciences, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing, among others. Founded in 1878, SGS has established a significant global presence with operations in numerous countries, allowing it to serve a diverse client base. Its strategic positioning is strengthened by its comprehensive service portfolio and global network, enabling it to offer localized solutions with a standardized approach.
Ticker
Fr. SGSN
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
XSWX
Employees
83,000
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Website
www.sgs.com

SGS SA Metrics

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CHF 20B
30.40
CHF 3.40
0.58
CHF 3.20
3.10%

What the Analysts think about SGS SA

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for SGS SA stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of SGS SA stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

First-half organic sales grew 5.6%, while the adjusted operating margin rose 20 basis points to 15.1% and free cash flow increased 25%. That combination of growth, margin progress and stronger cash generation supports the case that SGS is executing well. (SGS)
Digital Trust grew 38% and the Sustainability offering grew 17.7% in the first half, with demand for cybersecurity, emissions verification and circularity services among the drivers. These faster-growing activities are strengthening SGS’s mix beyond its traditional testing and inspection work. (IIOA)
SGS says the Applied Technical Services acquisition performed strongly and has started to deliver synergies, while it completed 14 bolt-on acquisitions in the first half. The acquisitions add capabilities and support its plan to expand North American revenue. (SGS, Reuters)
War-related disruption in the Middle East reduced business volumes and weighed on margins, forcing SGS to cut costs and staff in the region. Management said organic growth would have exceeded 6% without the crisis. (Reuters)
Currency movements took 5.8 percentage points off first-half sales growth in Swiss francs, limiting the reported benefit from strong organic growth and acquisitions. A persistently strong franc could continue to obscure progress in the underlying business. (SGS)
SGS expects year-end leverage of about 2.2 times adjusted EBITDA, above management’s preferred level of around 1.7 times, after borrowing to fund growth including ATS. Higher debt also brings additional interest costs and reduces financial flexibility. (StockAnalysis)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2026.

SGS SA Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

SGS SA Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

Funds containing SGS SA

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Funds
Fund name
Fund size
Fr. SGSN weighting
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Services€EXH4
€588M0.97%
iShares MSCI Europe Industrials Sector£ESIN
€1.3B0.85%
iShares MSCI Europe Industrials Sector€ESIN
€1.3B0.85%
iShares MSCI Europe SRI€IESE
€3.2B0.62%
iShares MSCI Europe SRI£IESG
€3.2B0.62%
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